Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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260.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to the Government to permanently reduce transport fees for young adults and students, including rail and the €1 transport cost, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33014/24]

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 in this area, 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.

Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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261.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projected cost of making public transport completely free for students and holders of young adult travel cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33015/24]

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 in this area, 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.