Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the young adult Leap card fare change to include all 19- to 25-year-olds will happen, in line with Budget 2024 commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49273/23]

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.

As part of the overall PSO package for 2024, I secured funding for the continuation of the 20% average fare reduction on PSO services, the 90-minute fare and for an increase in the upper age limit for the Young Adult Card from 23 to 25-years-of age.

In light of the NTA's responsibility with regard to the administration of the Young Adult Card, 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.