Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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110. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the list of agents, by county, where student leap cards can be printed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49754/23]

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 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 Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's request for a list of agents by county where student leap cards can be printed, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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111. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the progress by the National Transport Authority on the introduction of a virtual/digital Leap card for use on smartphones; if he can provide an exact date for introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49806/23]

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 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 with regard to the administration of Leap Cards, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.