COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

QUESTION NO. 16

QUESTION: Councillor W. Carey

To ask the Chief Executive to outline how decisions on location for bus shelters will be decided following the transfer of responsibility from NTA to local authority.

REPLY:

The National Transport Authority (NTA) still retains responsibility for the delivery, installation, and maintenance of bus shelters across Ireland. However, a policy shift is underway to involve local authorities more directly in the decision-making process, particularly in identifying locations and prioritising bus stop improvement needs.

Key Points:

• Decision-Making Involvement: Local authorities (such as SDCC, DCC, etc.) are now being consulted more closely on where shelters are needed. This includes taking account of local priorities, safety concerns, and pedestrian and land use contexts.

• Delivery and Ownership: The NTA continues to manage the procurement, delivery, and maintenance of bus shelters through their framework contracts with Bus shelter suppliers.

Summary Statement:

Local authorities are currently involved in identifying priority locations for bus shelters, while the National Transport Authority (NTA) remains responsible for the delivery, installation, and maintenance of the infrastructure. A full transfer of responsibility is being considered as part of future reforms but has not yet taken place.