Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason student Leap cards are not being capped in such a way that students do not spent over €30 a week in Dublin on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53080/21]

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 question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.