Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make the Leap card available as a contactless payment application for smartphones; his further plans to cease using physical cards to reduce contact points in the context of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19691/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.

The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.