109 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in relation to the implementation of integrated ticketing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41740/06]

118 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the integrated ticketing project; the timescale and budget this project is working to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41648/06]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 118 together.

The position in relation to the Integrated Ticketing Project was set out in the response to Parliamentary Questions Numbers 7 and 13 on 2nd November 2006. I await proposals from the Integrated Ticketing Project Board in relation to scope, timelines and a budget for the phased completion of the integrated ticketing project. I expect these details to be included in the Board's report up to end November 2006, which I expect to receive shortly.