COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, March 24, 2025

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor L. Dunne

To ask the Manager for an update on ongoing discussions with transport providers regarding the reliability and safety of public transport services in Tallaght, with a particular focus on addressing concerns related to the Luas Red Line, including incidents of violence, open drug dealing, and overcrowding, as well as issues regarding frequent bus cancellations?

REPLY:

Council officials work closely and attend meetings of the Local Transport Forum made up of representatives from Dublin Bus, Go Ahead and Luas, with local community representation, Elected Representatives and senior members of An Garda Síochána to address issues raised by transport providers following the partial withdrawal of bus services to West Tallaght. The forum allows transport providers to express their safety concerns and to share recent incidences of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity on their services with the Gardai.

Works previously completed by the Council and continuously monitored to support and ensure full services to the Tallaght area included -

• LED upgrade to public lighting and the provision of additional lighting as requested by Dublin Bus.
• Hedge cutting and tree pruning at locations identified by Dublin Bus.
• Removal of illegal waste and rubbish.

Issues relating to overcrowding and frequent bus cancellations are not discussed at local level. These issues are brought directly to the National Transport Authority and the Minister for Transport.