John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of any reviews undertaken on extending the short-hop zone in County Wicklow; if he has any plans to extend it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10726/23]

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 extending the short-hop zone in County Wicklow, to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.