Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 242: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects the Dublin Transport Authority to begin operations; when the process to appoint a chief executive began; the progress which has been achieved to date in establishing the DTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2981/09]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 251: To ask the Minister for Transport when the Dublin Transport Authority will be in operation; the estimated number of staff to be employed by this body; the estimated costs for it's first full year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3071/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 242 and 251 together.

My Department is proceeding with preparations for the establishment of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) as soon as possible during 2009. A key part of those preparations is the recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer and the necessary recruitment process is now underway.

The Public Appointments Service initiated the recruitment process for the CEO on 23 January last and the closing date for receipt of applications is 19 February next.

My Department has had very productive discussions with the Department of Finance on the administrative budget and staff numbers for the DTA, on the basis of which it was agreed to proceed with the recruitment of the CEO. Final decisions on funding and staff numbers will be taken following consultation with the new CEO and the Authority.