Integrated Ticketing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (1118)

Seán Kyne

Question:

1118. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Leap cards will be introduced in County Galway; if so, if he will provide an indicative timeframe for their introduction; and if he will confirm if Leap cards will be functional on a national basis across cities and urban areas. [28105/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010 in accordance with section 58 of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008. In addition, section 63 of the DTA Act 2008 extends the NTA’s remit in relation to integrated ticketing to the rest of the State.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.