Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2013
245. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount Iarnród Éireann and Dublin Bus have spent on developing a WiFi service on its fleet; the projected final costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19603/13]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), funding for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects, such as the installation of wi-fi on both buses and trains, is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for allocation to projects and programmes. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply in relation to the funding of the installation of wi-fi on buses and trains in the GDA.
Outside of the GDA, my Department provides funding directly to Irish Rail for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects, such as the installation of wi-fi on services operated by Irish Rail. Therefore, I have also referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct reply to provide the costs regarding the installation of wi-fi on trains outside of the GDA. Please advise my private office if you do not receive both replies within 10 working days.
