Integrated ticket system set to go ahead next year

A CONTROVERSIAL integrated ticketing system for public transport in Dublin is finally set to be in place by September 2009.

The secretary general of the Department of Transport, Julie O’Neill, told the Dáil Public Accounts Committee yesterday that she was confident that the project could be delivered on target to meet a revised budget and deadline.

The meeting heard that the estimated cost of the project — which will allow commuters to use a smart card that can be used on all bus, rail and Luas services — has risen from e29.6 million in 2005 to e49.6m.