Written answers

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Rail Network

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the Mullingar train stop does not have any Leap card infrastructure, especially considering the station is used largely by students travelling to college in Maynooth; if he has any intention of introducing Leap card infrastructure at the station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13775/24]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, and for decisions in relation to these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to Leap Card infrastructure in Maynooth is a matter for the NTA. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct response to the Deputy.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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