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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: As a former member of the local authority, my area was indeed that route from the Belfield campus to Cabinteely church so I know the N11 very well. It was probably the most successful pre-Luas route. People do not remember that there were many challenges when the quality bus corridor, QBC, went through Donnybrook village in 1999. It has been a huge success. However, we must ensure that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: We are not even really there yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: They are still technically not legal. When they become legal, we will have a much bigger challenge than we do now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I did it on the way in today, so I know about it. Weaving through Leeson Street to get onto St. Stephen's Green and through St. Stephen's Green to get onto Kildare Street is a challenge. Touch wood, I was safe, but it is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I was doing it as a cyclist today and-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Maybe if the drivers are able for it, Dublin Bus should put them on actual bikes and let them try various routes to see from the other person's perspective. That is all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I do not doubt it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: They take up much less space than a car.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I am sure 95% are fine, but perhaps a reminder would be useful. Today, one bus passed me very tight on the cycle lane. There was a bit of space on the other side that it could have been in. I felt the driver was not aware. I am not having a go at anyone. People can be busy and distracted. However, a bus is a large vehicle to have beside you when you are on a bike. You realise how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I do not mean to cut the Deputy off, but a vote has been called in the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I just want to make sure the Deputy is aware of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: The Deputy is getting a lot of latitude. I was strict with Deputy Crowe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Today's meeting is about Dublin services only.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: We will suspend for a few minutes because of the vote in the Dáil. If it was different, I could have reorganised but I was not sure a vote was going to happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Apologies for the interruption, which was due to the Dáil having to vote. It is an important part of what they do. I call Deputy Matthews.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Mr. Hann referred to 24-7 bus lanes, as opposed to bus services. There are the QBCs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. that work and people know they cannot use them. Then there are the ones that are three hours in the morning and three in the afternoon or 4.30 p.m. to whenever. It applies equally to clearways. Whenever I see a clearway there are cars that are supposed to be gone by 3 p.m. and it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: As distinct from that, you spoke of having 24-7 bus lanes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Equally now, with more congestion. I know, for example, that in Ranelagh, which does not have a bus lane but has a clearway, the minute that clearway is gone at 10 o'clock in the morning it is full of cars. I know that the 11, which is one of the routes, struggles in the evenings around 8 o'clock or 9 o'clock because there are drivers bringing people Chinese takeaway. I understand it all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: It is, to a certain extent, that Dublin Bus has in the large part. I remember being on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council at the time when Dublin Bus took the 46A out of Monkstown Farm and Stillorgan village, it made a much better passenger experience for everyone who was not trying to use Monkstown Farm or Stillorgan village. Most people were accommodated by various other routes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: No doubt it is what passengers want too.