Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

The issue of fare increases is discussed between CIE and the National Transport Authority. I do not think it is an accurate presentation of the position to say this was done only over a four-day period as this issue is discussed over a longer period of time. I notice that Deputy Ross made no mention of the fact that the Minister of State with responsibility for transport this week announced the introduction of the long-awaited integrated ticket, a process that has been going on for a very long time and which will enable passengers on the different public transport systems in Dublin to use a single ticket across all areas of transport. This will enable commuters and public transport users to reduce the cost of their journeys.

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