I propose to take Questions Nos. 354 and 355 together.
Following consultations with my Department, the Railway Procurement Agency has recently set fares for Luas. Fares will be based on a zone system with a maximum adult fare of €2 for a single journey from St. Stephen's Green to Sandyford or from Connolly Station to Tallaght. Fares will be discounted for shorter journeys and return tickets will be offered for all journeys at a discount on full fare. A range of discounted weekly, monthly and annual tickets will also be available. The fares are intended to reward frequent use. I understand that the Department of Social and Family Affairs is in discussions with the RPA on arrangements for Luas participation in the free travel scheme. The RPA has informed me that it is looking forward to an agreement on the terms of its participation shortly and that it will make an announcement in advance of passenger operations at the end of June 2004.