Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 June 2006
98 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on integrated ticketing; the amount expended on this project; the timescale the project is working to; and the interim measure being taken to provide greater compatibility among ticket providers and between modes of transport. [21969/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra159 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on the introduction of integrated ticketing, including ticket machines, which will be compatible with a future system; when integrated ticketing will apply to all forms of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21926/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 159 together.
I set out the position in relation to the Integrated Ticketing Project and interim measures being taken in my responses to Parliamentary Questions Numbers 70, 83 & 130 on 3rd May 2006.
The Peer Review of the project has since been completed and a report has been submitted to my Department. My Department is considering this review and a separate independent review completed in April 2006. Both RPA and my Department are keenly aware of the need to ensure compatibility of ticketing equipment amongst transport agencies and I understand that this was also considered by both reviews.
My Department will complete its considerations in the very near future and will immediately make a recommendation to me on the next steps for the project, including associated timelines.
The amount of money drawn down from the Exchequer in relation to the Integrated Ticketing Project from the commencement of the project to end-May 2006 is just under €10 million.
