Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 258: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the role the Gardaí had in designating a location (details supplied) in Dublin 1 as a bus terminus; if they considered the security concerns of residents and pedestrians obscured from public view by parked buses along a badly lit park area; and if the Gardaí will review this matter in view of local concerns. [25733/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is consulted on the location of bus stops in the Dublin Metropolitan Region following the issue of a licence for a route by the Department of Transport to Dublin Bus.

I am also informed that each bus stop is assessed for suitability by An Garda Síochána and Dublin Bus. The assessment considers the safe access and egress for all passengers using buses, the accessibility of the location, whether buses can stop safely and parallel to the footpath and whether public lighting is adequate at the bus stop site.

The bus stop at the location in question is situated at the kerb on the footpath adjacent to a green area. The stop has a designated stopping area which is clearly marked on the roadway. Buses can access the stop safely and stop parallel to the footpath and the stop is safe for passengers. The area can accommodate a number of buses at any one time. Additional public lighting has been installed. No incidents have been recorded by Gardaí in the area concerned in recent months. An Garda Síochána does not consider that the parking of coaches at the location referred to gives rise to safety concerns.