James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to extend the Transport for Ireland 90-minute fare to Sallins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12400/22]

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 NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the possible extension of the 90 minute fare to Sallins to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.