Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013
734. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the introduction of a zoned system for Leap cards in Dublin similar to the one used by Transport for London in the UK; and if not, the reason for same. [22439/13]
View answerResponsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010. In addition, section 63 of the DTA Act 2008 extends the Authority’s remit in relation to integrated ticketing to the rest of the State. In addition the regulation of public transport fares is one of the principal functions of the Authority in accordance with section 11(c) of the DTA Act 2008. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
