Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 485: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps that have been taken to prevent a recurrence of the fatal bus tragedy in Dublin city in the past few years; if particular lessons or recommendations have been made arising from the accident with particular reference to the location and vulnerability of passengers waiting at bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23820/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Following the investigation of all fatal road traffic accidents, the various agencies of the State fully consider all matter arising, with a view to advancing road safety.

The power to determine the locations for the provisions 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 in respect of any bus route. I understand that the Gardaí engage in a consultation process with both the local authority and the bus service provider before issuing a direction under Section 85. The Garda Síochána are also empowered under section 86 of that Act to make bye laws in relation to the use of bus stops.