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possible for people to reduce their emissions is vital. That is why when we were in government, the Green Party cut public transport fares, made solar panels cheaper to install and increased funding to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to make energy retrofits a reality for thousands

which now stands at €940 million. It is a critical fund for us to be able to subsidise public transport across the country and to make sure our fares remain affordable and accessible for people. These services are not just about transport. They are about connectivity, inclusion

under budget 2025, the Department of Transport secured over €658 million of funding for public service obligation and TFI Local Link services, an increase from over €613 million in 2024. This package included funding for the continuation of the various fare initiatives, such as the young adult card … minute fare until the end of 2025. Funding has also been provided to extend free child fares on public service obligation, PSO, services to include those aged five to eight years old and to support the roll-out of new and enhanced bus and rail services under programmes

Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to increase public transport fares in 2026. [55600/25

Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will rule out fare increases on public transport in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55897/25

Minister for Transport if the inclusion of commercial operators in free fare schemes is being considered under the 40% increase in the allocation for the operation of State-subsidised Public Service Obligation public transport services in Budget 2026. [55602/25