Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
786. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the integrated ticketing system across all modes of public transport here; the expansion of the system that is planned; if measures to facilitate mobile or online top-ups for Leap cards are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23436/16]
View answerResponsibility for the development and operation of the Leap Card integrated ticketing system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA).
The Leap card was launched initially in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) on Dublin Bus, DART and Commuter Rail, and Luas light rail services. The scheme has since been extended to Bus Éireann services in the GDA and is also available on the services of a number of commercial bus operators. The Leap Card scheme has been extended to the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
The Leap card has proved an enormous success since it was launched in Dublin over four years ago. Card sales have now exceeded 1.7 million and approximately 9 million journeys are taken each month using Leap cards.
In light of the NTA's responsibility for the Leap Card system, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
