Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I know the area and I recall the public consultation on the various different routes. There was a lot of controversy and many different views.

The new route arrangements we have introduced, including the H-spine and the C-spine, are working. We have seen a big increase in the number of people using the bus. It has worked. There have been difficulties in other areas. As the Deputy knows, there have been many concerns about the G-spine. That is more a case that the buses get stuck in traffic rather than the route redesign being the core of the problem. If there is a problem when routes are introduced, particularly if the problem is the result of traffic or other measures, we will have to review the situation and ensure we get what we want, which is an increase in the volume of passengers.

In certain areas, the changes may be an inconvenience on one street or another. We cannot ensure that every new route will be optimal for everyone. However, what is working so far is that the redesign is leading to a real increase in passenger numbers on buses. We should not stop that.

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