I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 97 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area, including the MetroLink project.
A non-statutory consultation took place earlier this year in relation to the Emerging Preferred Route and issues raised together with submissions received as part of that consultation are under consideration by the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for direct reply. Please notify my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.