Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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489. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is policy to provide Irish Sign Language interpreters under the provisions of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 at public consultations such as BusConnects and MetroLink. [17664/19]

Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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490. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the public consultation for MetroLink taking place in April 2019 is not providing access to Irish Sign Language interpreters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17665/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 490 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 development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including MetroLink and BusConnects.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.