Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 315: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the delays being experienced by Dublin Bus commuters in the Pearse Street area; and if he has considered a contra-flow bus way for Dublin's north and south quays as a means of reducing delays in Pearse Street and elsewhere. [13229/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The quality bus network project office has prepared a scheme for Pearse Street. Works are planned for this year on this scheme with completion expected in 2006. I am aware also that Dublin City Council has examined proposals for contra-flow bus lanes on the quays. The proposal was considered unfeasible for several reasons, including the contra-flow would introduce complication and inefficiency into signal operation; the quays are two lanes wide in several locations and a contra-flow bus lane would reduce the capacity for general traffic to one lane; taxis may not use a contra-flow bus lane and would be severely affected.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 316: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that the queueing arrangements in place in Pearse Street for Dublin Bus are sufficiently safe from a road safety perspective. [13230/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The power to determine the location of bus stops is vested in the Garda Commissioner under section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. I understand the Garda consults both the local authority and bus service provider before issuing a direction under section 85. I have no function in this matter.