Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 327: To ask the Minister for Transport when it is intended to rationalise the fare structure on the suburban rail system that continues to result in commuters in the outer suburban area's such as Sallins and Kilcock paying substantially more for daily commuting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18504/06]

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 is currently engaged in a review of all fares structures. It is expected this review will be completed by the end of the year.

A number of season tickets are available that offer very good value to regular commuters from these stations, including the monthly and annual taxsaver tickets which can reduce the cost to commuters by up to 42%.