Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 1014: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount Dublin Bus has spent thus far on developing a Wi-Fi service on its fleet; the projected final cost; if there will be a charge for passengers to access the Wi-Fi service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26878/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) such as the renewal of the bus fleet and the provision of Wi-Fi. I understand that Dublin Bus is currently running a trial of Wi-Fi on 10 buses, funded from their own resources, and for which there is no charge to customers. The trial will be extended to the 80 new buses which are due to be introduced to service in the second half of 2012. The purchase of these buses for PSO routes is being funded by the NTA. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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Question 1015: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to include Gormanston, County Meath, in the all in one commuter/Dart and Luas Ticket in view of the high numbers of commuters who live in the Stamullen / Gormanston area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26881/12]

Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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Question 1016: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to segment the Luas green and red lines for tax saver tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26882/12]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1015 and 1016 together.

In accordance with the Dublin Transport Authority Act, 2008 the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility at national level for securing the provision of public passenger land transport services and for the regulation of public transport fares. Responsibility for implementation of the integrated ticketing system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) also became a function of the NTA with effect from 30 September 2010. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.