Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Minister that antisocial behaviour on and towards Dublin Bus is an absolute scourge to our communities and absolutely unacceptable. The people carrying out this do not represent the vast majority of people from my area.

I want to talk about one bus in my area, the 13, which goes from Grange Castle to Dublin city. On its route it travels through Bawnogue and Deansrath. It is a vital service. It is a bus I myself use regularly. I use it at the weekend coming back from town. The buses have had stones and other missiles thrown at them. Drivers fear for their own safety and the safety of their passengers. However, because of the decision not to enter the Bawnogue and Deansrath area, local residents, many on their way home from work, shopping or visiting family or friends, have been left stranded. One family of a wheelchair user contacted me outlining how difficult this journey is for her if the bus stops early and they have to make their own way home.

As this is an ongoing issue, what strategy has the Government in place to ensure that ordinary, decent residents can get home safely?

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