Rail Network Expansion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Questions (1037, 1038)

Duncan Smith

Question:

1037. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed MetroLink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4340/20]

Duncan Smith

Question:

1038. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the planners of the MetroLink and BusConnects projects are working together to ensure both plans complement each other; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4341/20]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Shane Ross)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1037 and 1038 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects programme and MetroLink.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51