Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is planned to reduce the fares for commuter travel on Intercity trains for distances of less than 100 km from origin; if it is planned to extend the range of the urban fringe rates on these lines and introduce them in cases in which they do not already exist on lines such as the Galway to Athlone line and the Galway to Limerick line; if it is planned to introduce Leap cards for these journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51888/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares.

Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services, provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts. 

Therefore, I have forwarded 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.