Grace Boland (Dublin Fingal West, Fine Gael)
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396. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated increase in income Irish Rail expects to receive with the new commuter fares announced this month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23796/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 this case services operated by Irish Rail.

In light of the NTA and Irish Rail's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to them both for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Grace Boland (Dublin Fingal West, Fine Gael)
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397. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of income Irish Rail received from train fares in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23797/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 this case services operated by Irish Rail.

In light of the NTA and Irish Rail's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to them both for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.