James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My question relates to the reliability of bus services in County Kildare. However, before I get onto the issue of buses, I should just share with Members present that ironically, I almost missed my question because my train service was delayed on the way in this morning. The 8.20 a.m. from Sallins is repeatedly late. Not only does it delay that train, but that connects to the Hazelhatch train, which does the inner shuttle. It means that a trainload of commuters can be left stranded when it is late. I would appreciate attention being given to that issue.

My question today concerns the Go-Ahead bus routes, primarily the 120 bus, which serves Clane and Edenderry, the 115 on the Kilcock side and the 126 on the Naas side. That route was recently re-tendered. It should have improved when it was given to a new operator, not go backwards. There are issues with reliability, no-shows and punctuality. It is dogged.

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