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 Authority also has responsibility for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport.

Therefore, in light of the NTA's responsibility in these matters, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the number of passengers who have used their Leap card on the Mallow-Cork train service since the Leap card fares were introduced on that line, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.