Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 862: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in relation to the formation of a Dublin transport authority; when the board of this body will be appointed; when same will begin its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1273/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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On 6 November last, I announced the appointment of a team, led by Professor Margaret O'Mahony, charged with establishing a new transport authority for the greater Dublin area. I have asked the team to finalise a structure for the new authority, detailing its remit and responsibilities and identifying the human resources which are critical to its success, taking into account best practice and best experience internationally. I expect to receive the team's report in the near future. I intend to bring proposals to the Government for decision as soon as I have had an opportunity to consider the report. In the meantime, I do not propose to pre-empt the outcome of the team's deliberations and any future Government decision on the matter.