Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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131. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a timeline for the introduction of contactless payment services on public transport throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51674/25]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to "roll out contactless fare payments on all public transport" [51712/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 167 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing and technology projects.

The NTA's Next Generation Ticketing project will provide for a transformative upgrade to the ticketing system for public transport passengers in Ireland. The project will facilitate a variety of payment methods on public transport services, involving a new-generation 'Account Based Ticketing' scheme incorporating both mobile and card-based payments for passengers.

Following a competitive procurement process, in April 2024 the NTA awarded an overall framework contract for the design, supply, installation and operation of the new multi-modal ticketing system to a Spanish information technology company, Indra Sistemas, who have designed, installed and operated similar systems internationally.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question on the timeline for the introduction of contactless payment on public transport throughout Ireland to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office, if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.