Dublin Transport Authority Act, 1986

General duties and functions of Authority.

8.—(1) The Authority shall perform the functions assigned to it by or under this Act so as to ensure as far as possible the proper and efficient planning and operation of road and rail transport in its functional area.

(2) The Authority shall, on request, advise the Minister or the Minister for the Environment on any matter relating to its functions or relating to the proper and efficient planning and operation of road and rail transport in its functional area.

(3) The Authority shall consult with the local authorities in its functional area in relation to any measures which it intends to take under this Act.

(4) In the performance of its functions, the Authority may—

(a) promote, engage in and participate in programmes of public education relating to road and rail transport in the Authority's functional area, and

(b) promote, engage in and participate in research relating to road and rail transport in the Authority's functional area.

(c) promote the greater use of public transport within the Authority's functional area.