Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

I note from the information given to the House by the Chief Whip a Bill to establish a transport authority for the greater Dublin area, known as the Dublin Transport Authority Bill.

The Tánaiste's colleague, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, will tell him that transport is responsible for 20% of our overall carbon emissions. The transport system in the greater Dublin area is chaotic and approximately €13 million has been expended in an effort to achieve co-ordination between the various transport authorities by means of an integrated ticketing system. When will this Bill be brought before the House and passed quickly so that something can be done to deal with this significant emissions problem in the Dublin area?

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