Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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944. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if €100,000 in funding will be included in his final budget preparations for the roll out of the just a minute card (details supplied). [45841/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I understand that the Just A Minute (JAM) Card was developed in Northern Ireland and is used across a wide range of services there, including public transport. The JAM Card was originally developed for those with learning disabilities and difficulties but can be used by anyone with a communication barrier.

I am aware that the promoters of the JAM Card have met with a range of organisations in Ireland, including individual transport companies, with a view to its introduction in this jurisdiction, following its success in Northern Ireland.  My Department attended a meeting with the promoters as recently as 25th October.  I understand that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has also met the promoters recently. 

As the Deputy will be aware, under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the NTA has functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network.  In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have forwarded your question to the NTA for direct reply to you.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.