Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the 50% discount on the young adult card and student leap card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Government is strongly committed to providing a cost-efficient public transport sector, including affordable and accessible public transport services, is vital to a functioning economy. In this context, a number of measures have been taken to ensure services remain affordable.

To support this objective, in Budget 2023, c. €563.55 million of funding has been secured for Public Service Obligation (PSO) and Local Link services provided by State operators and under contract by the NTA. As part of the 2023 PSO package, funding was secured for the continuation of the 50% fare discount on the Young Adult Card and the Student Leap Card on PSO and participating commercial bus operators. Funding was also secured for the continuation of the 20% average fare discount on PSO services to year end.