Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 105: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in publishing legislation for the Dublin Transportation Authority; when this legislation is expected to be published; the arrangements in respect of an interim authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6537/07]

Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport when proposed new Dublin Transportation Authority will be established; the powers such an authority will have to direct other local authorities and State transport companies from its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6635/07]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 142: To ask the Minister for Transport when the new Dublin Transport Authority will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6604/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 105, 124 and 142 together.

I published the report of the Dublin Transport Authority Establishment Team last November and invited interested parties to submit their views on the structure, functional area, functions and powers recommended by the Establishment Team for such an Authority. I indicated at that time my intention of considering the views of interested parties prior to finalising the legislation to establish the Authority on a statutory basis.

During the course of the consultation process officials in my Department held meetings with a range of interested parties. A number of written submissions were also received.

I have taken the opportunity in recent weeks to consider the views expressed raised during the consultation process. It is my intention to publish the Dublin Transport Authority Bill in the coming weeks during the current Dáil session. However, it would be premature for me to disclose the detailed provisions of the Bill prior to its consideration and approval by Government.

In anticipation of the imminent publication of the Dublin Transport Authority Bill I recently appointed Mr. Tom Mulcahy, in addition to his role as Chairman of the RPA, as Chairman designate of the Dublin Transport Authority.