Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 441: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason Iarnród Éireann are refusing to put in place facilities for passengers to use their debit or credit cards to purchase tickets at many local stations throughout the system; when he expects this to stop; when he intends to put in place proper facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21007/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the company welcomes credit/debit card payments at most of its outlets and is extending these facilities progressively across the rail network. All automatic ticket vending machines accept credit cards. This includes most DART and Commuter stations, as automatic ticket machines are now widely available at these stations. All major Intercity stations ticket offices and travel centres accept credit/debit cards. Credit cards are not currently accepted at some local stations including a number of smaller stations on the Sligo line. However, arrangements are currently being made to extend credit card facilities to these stations.