David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 207: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the cost of public transport is overpriced, is acting as a disincentive to persons using public transport and thereby reducing the use of private cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9652/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The primary focus of investment in public transport under the national development plan is to expand the capacity of the network to respond to the demand for such services. Fares on public transport have decreased significantly in real terms in recent years, and there is no evidence to suggest that current fare levels are a deterrent to the increased use of public transport. It remains my view that resources are more effectively focused on increasing public transport capacity to meet the latent demand for such services and on improving punctuality and reliability of such services.