Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with Bus Éireann following its decision to end discounted travel rates for passengers with epilepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7467/21]

Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the decision by Bus Éireann to end discounted travel rates for passengers with epilepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7468/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 22 and 23 together.

As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have not engaged with either the NTA or Bus Éireann in relation to this matter.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.