Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2006
398 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent to date on integrated ticketing; the parties that are subject to integrated ticketing; the measures he proposes to take to include private sector providers who have been granted licences under the 1932 arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42351/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraSome €10.5 million has been paid out by the Exchequer on Integrated Ticketing since the commencement of the project. Another sum for approximately €0.5 million has been approved for payment and is currently in the process of being paid. The Integrated Ticketing Project Board, which is responsible for integrated ticketing, is chaired by Mr. David O'Callaghan, a former Secretary General at the Department of Defence. The Board also comprises the Chief Executives of the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA), Dublin Bus, Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and a representative of licensed private bus operators nominated by the Coach Transport and Tourism Council. An Assistant Secretary from my Department is also on the Board and a senior representative of the Department of Social and Family Affairs also attends as required.
