COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

MOTION NO.6

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That this Committee writes to the NTA seeking a stand-alone, face to face meeting with elected representatives to provide meaningful engagement and outline concrete action plans on the many local and regional concerns raised by the 'Bus Correct' survey of over 2,200 bus users (https://www.paulgogarty.com/post/bus-results), including multiple 'no shows', numerous full buses, the abolition of direct routes to the city centre in areas with high levels of bus pass users, and the lack of permission for bus companies to provide an 'auxiliary' buses to supplement areas when demand is high and people are left waiting at bus stops for protracted periods.

REPORT:

If this motion is passed, a letter in this regard can be issued to the NTA on behalf of the local area committee. Any response received will be circulated to members.

It is relevant to note that the NTA have requested that they provide a briefing to members on the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042 for which a briefing/presentation will be arranged for the October / November Council meeting as requested by the Chief Executive. Corporate  services section are liaising with the NTA to arrange same.