Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 May 2024
152. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the current price of €175 for a student monthly train ticket from Limerick to Galway, the current cost of an adult monthly ticket from Limerick to Galway of €350 and the current cost of an adult single one-way ticket from Limerick to Galway of €18.40 are appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24450/24]
View answerAs 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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the cost of monthly tickets for students and adults, and the cost of an adult single one-way ticket on the Limerick to Galway train line is a matter for the NTA, in conjunction with Irish Rail.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, and for decisions in relation to the routes of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA and Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.
