Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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1037. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed MetroLink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4340/20]

Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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1038. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the planners of the MetroLink and BusConnects projects are working together to ensure both plans complement each other; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4341/20]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1037 and 1038 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 the BusConnects programme and MetroLink.

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.