The increase is due to take effect in January 2027
A Social Democrat's motion to reverse the planned public transport price hikes was debated in the Dáil earlier today (11 November).
Opposition TDs say the 15 per cent average increase to fares from January is "out of touch".
The National Transport Authority argues the revised fare structure is necessary in order to maintain the quality of its services.
Adults taking buses in regional towns will pay €1.65 instead of €1.50, while young adults and student fares will rise by 5c.
In Dublin, 90 minute leap card fares will climb from €2 to €2.30 for adults, while young adults and students will pay €1.15 instead of €1.
A Newbridge adult Leap single ticket to Dublin will increase from €6 to €6.90.
The Zone 3 monthly ticket will rise from €196 to €225.
Meanwhile, the standard monthly InterCity ticket applicable to Athy and Monasterevin will increase from €263 to €317.50.
Free travel for older people and children up to 9 will continue.
Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly, who put forward the motion to reverse the hikes, says the Government is punishing commuters:
The party argued that the increases will push more people towards private cars in the future.
It comes as train overcrowding has also been cited as a significant issue for those in the county boarding trains towards Dublin, particularly during rush hour periods.
However, Junior Minister for Rural and Community Development Jerry Buttimer, says the increase is needed to improve public transport:
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