Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline any adverse implications that upcoming planning permission expirations in relation the development by the Spencer Dock Development Company at Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 may have upon future plans by the State to construct key elements of the DART underground rail interconnector at the site or adjacent to it; the way he intends to deal with these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22770/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The DART Underground has been postponed but will be reviewed in the context of the next capital programme which will cover the period from 2016 onwards. The project still remains a key element of the overall transport integration strategy.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, issues concerning the planning and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the Dart Underground Project, come under the remit of the NTA. 

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Will the Deputy please advise my private office if she does not receive a reply within 10 working days.