Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 June 2013
54. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to incorporate the Dublin Bikes scheme into the Leap card system, further linking transport options in Dublin City. [31028/13]
View answer66. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work he is doing to ensure that public transport bodies are as accessible to the public as possible utilising integrated ticketing, smart phone applications, automated ticketing machines, online purchase and top-up services and other initiatives to make travel easier for commuters, tourists and all users. [31036/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 54 and 66 together.
Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). In addition among the Authority's principal functions is the promotion of an integrated, accessible public transport network as well as the development of a single public transport brand. The NTA has developed the Transport for Ireland website (www.TransportforIreland.ie) as a “one stop shop” for public transport information. Alongside Real Time Passenger Information, the NTA has developed a National Journey Planner as well as the Leap Card Scheme. These services make it easier for public transport users, including visitors to Ireland, to access information on all aspects of travel, such as timetables, real time information and journey planners. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this regard I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed response to the specific queries raised. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
