Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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598. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if individuals and groups will have the right to make observations and submissions when the second round of MetroLink public consultation on the preferred route is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50811/18]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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599. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the MetroLink project; and the indicative timescale for the remaining public consultations and delivery of the project. [50812/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 598 and 599 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including MetroLink.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in relation to this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply. I ask the Deputy to notify my office if she has not received a response within ten working days.