I propose to take Questions Nos. 467 and 474 together.
The position in relation to the Integrated Ticketing Project was set out in the response to Parliamentary Question Numbers 7 and 13 on 2nd November 2006.
I await proposals from the Integrated Ticketing Project Board in relation to scope, timelines and a budget for the phased completion of the integrated ticketing project. I expect these details to be included in the Board's report up to end November 2006.
Some €10.5 million has been paid out to date by the Exchequer on integrated ticketing since commencement of the project in 2002. This includes the RPA's project team costs and associated expertise, namely that of design contractor Sequoia. Sequoia is contracted to the RPA and not to the Department. However, I can confirm that of the €10.5 million Exchequer grant paid out to date, approx. €3.1 million was to cover the work of this contractor. The Department continues to fund the RPA's project team costs and associated expertise, to assist in the preparation of proposals, for the Integrated Ticketing Project Board for the phased completion of the integrated ticketing project.