Written answers

Thursday, 11 November 2021

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Public Transport

Photo of Seán SherlockSeán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of contact free ticketing for bus and train use. [55263/21]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon 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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including ticketing technology.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Photo of Seán SherlockSeán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of providing Leap card prices on the Mallow to Cork rail service. [55264/21]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon 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.

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