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

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to a possible refund procedure for student card holders who are charged full travel prices as a result of not presenting their student cards at the time of travel on public transport services, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.