Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Few of those projects have been completed or funded, though. There is frustration. I understand that the programme is now closed to applications. Action is required if there is to be enough traction to move this along.

Work is under way on BusConnects and other bus projects in Dublin, but many people are frustrated and feel that they are not getting the service they used to. I know that there have been some changes to routes and that there are teething problems from time to time, but many people find themselves waiting at bus stops and watching as the times displayed go from two minutes to six only for their buses not to come at all. This is a frustration for many. There are issues with getting bus drivers as well as other staffing issues, but we need to get a handle on this. If we want to get more people using public transport, it has to be reliable. To date, it has not been. What will be done to change this?