Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 416: To ask the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will rebalance and restructure rail fares to and from Dublin in favour of Drogheda and Dundalk commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35111/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The structure of rail fares is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. As is common internationally, Iarnród Éireann operates two fare structures — a Dublin commuter area, which encompasses Balbriggan, Maynooth, Hazelhatch and Kilcoole, and the national network. With the dramatic growth in longer distance commuting, issues have arisen in regard to fare arrangements between the two areas. These issues are most relevant around the boundary areas of the fare structures.

Iarnród Éireann has informed me that it intends to undertake a thorough review of ticketing and fare practices, which will be wide-ranging, and will encompass this issue among others. The review is due to start in early 2006.