COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

MOTION NO.20

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to engage with the Department of Education to seek consideration of Lucan as a pilot area for a dedicated school transport service. This request is made in light of capacity constraints on the public transport network in Lucan, ongoing and planned residential and school expansion including within the Clonburris area and the resulting congestion impacts. The motion notes the Department of Education School Transport Scheme Review (January 2024) which supports climate action objectives and improved integration between school and public transport. A dedicated school transport service could reduce pressure on the public bus network, improve reliability for other users and help address congestion and safety issues associated with school travel. The Chief Executive is requested to report back on the outcome of this engagement.

REPORT:

 If this motion is passed, a letter in this regard will be issued to the Department of Education and Youth on behalf of the Local Area Committee. The response, when received, will be circulated to the Members.