Written answers

Thursday, 9 March 2006

Department of Transport

Public Transport

3:00 pm

Photo of Olivia MitchellOlivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 139: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will ensure agencies under his remit such as the National Roads Authority, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann are aware of and implement national policy on facilitating and promoting public transport and that where new roads require the relocation of bus stops, such stops are located to encourage increased public transport use, and to remind him that this is a policy issue for which he must take responsibility. [9852/06]

Photo of Martin CullenMartin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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All the agencies under the aegis of my Department are fully aware of their commitments to the promotion of public transport, with particular reference to the implementation of Transport 21.

The powers to determine the locations for the provision of bus stops is vested in the Garda Commissioner under section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Under that section, the Commissioner may issue a direction to a bus operator identifying the specific location of bus stops and termini in respect of any bus route and, in that context, may determine that certain stops may only be used for passengers boarding or leaving buses. I understand the Garda engages in a consultation process with both the local authority and the bus service provider before issuing a direction under section 85. The NRA, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus are aware of these statutory provisions.

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