Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 346: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects to introduce the legislation necessary to establish the Dublin Transportation Authority; the proposed responsibilities of the Dublin Transportation Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3313/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As I stated, in my reply to PQ3401/08 and PQ3480/08, the Agreed Programme for Government includes a commitment to expediting the establishment of a statutory Dublin Transport Authority. The principal functions of the proposed Authority are set out in the Programme for Government and will include strategic transport planning; procurement of public transport infrastructure; procurement of public transport services; allocation of current and capital Exchequer funds for the provision of public transport infrastructure and services; regulation of public transport fares, routes, and service levels; delivery of integrated ticketing, integrated passenger information and integrated fares; better integration of transport and land use planning; ensuring effective traffic management. This is in line with the recommendations made in the report of the Dublin Transport Authority Establishment Team.

I intend that the new Authority will have overall responsibility for surface transport in the Greater Dublin Area subject to direction by Government in respect of significant policy issues. The Greater Dublin Area comprises the city of Dublin and the administrative counties of South Dublin, Fingal, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. Preparation of the necessary legislation is in its final stages. I will bring a Memorandum to Government when this important work is completed. However my overriding priority remains to establish a statutory Authority that will be effective.

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 348: To ask the Minister for Transport when real time information will be available at bus stops in Dublin; if his Department has granted an application for funding for this project from Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3315/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Dublin Bus is proceeding with the introduction of automatic vehicle location system on board buses. This technology will provide the platform for the deployment of real time passenger information. A Dublin Bus application for funding towards the cost of procuring a real time passenger information system is being considered by my Department.