Written answers
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Public Transport
Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to delays in the transfer of Leap card top-up stations to An Post; if the knock-on impact for those who choose only to use cash or do not have access to a smartphone have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24362/23]
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; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts. In addition the NTA has responsibility for the tendering and procurement of a provider to supply Leap support and maintenance services which includes the provision of retail services and facilities to sell and top up Leap cards.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the transfer of the Leap card top-up stations to An Post; to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
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