Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:18 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport when integrated ticketing will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32852/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 6 December 2007
Ceisteanna (25, 26)
Pat Rabbitte
Ceist:41 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport when integrated ticketing will be introduced in the greater Dublin and mid-east regions; the estimated cost of implementing an integrated ticketing scheme; the amount that has been spent to date on the integrated ticketing programme; if all relevant Bus Éireann services will be included in the integrated ticketing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32795/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 18 and 41 together.
The Second Report of the Integrated Ticketing Project Board sets out the time lines, scope and budget for the Integrated Ticketing Project.
This involves the integrated ticketing system being launched initially on the scheduled services of Dublin Bus, LUAS and Morton's Coaches, a private bus operator by September 2009.
Irish Rail DART and commuter rail services will be included within a further 12 months, and Bus Eireann will implement a pilot scheme on one of its commuter routes in the Greater Dublin Area. It is also envisaged the other private bus operators will also join the integrated ticketing system over this timeframe.
The Integrated Ticketing Project Board has agreed a programme for the delivery of an integrated ticketing system in the Dublin area within a capital budget of € 49.6 million. This includes long distance commuting into/out of the Dublin area. To date, €12.1 million exchequer funding has been spent.
The Chairman of the Integrated Ticketing Project Board has informed me, in a recent report, that he is pleased to be able to report good progress with the project progressing in accordance with the agreed programme.