Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Questions (635)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

635. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given consideration to upgrading public transport ticketing systems with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, PCIDSS, compliant equipment to enable visa debit contactless travel; the amount such an upgrade would cost; and if he will progress a trial in a city area to ascertain uptake. [40102/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development, operation and maintenance of the Leap Card system.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, 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.