BusConnects Update
An Bord Pleanala have notified Mary that they will determine the application for the Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre Bus Corridor Scheme before the 27th of October, 2023. Mary supports improved public transport services for the people of Dublin Central and believes that it should be made accessible and affordable. For more details on the scheme […]
Cabra DART Stop
Mary is deeply disappointed that the proposed DART+ South West project does not include a stop in Cabra. The absence of a stop in Cabra unnecessarily limits the potential of this project. The latest IPCC report reminded us of the need for urgent climate action to make our planet liveable for future generations. Cabra residents […]
Extension of the Royal Canal Greenway
Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway project is now underway. €5 million has been allocated to this phase of the project through the Active Travel Investment Grants. This project will provide a high quality footpath and cycle track from North Strand to Phibsborough. Phase 3 of the project goes from Newcomen Bridge to Cross […]
Metrolink Submissions Extension
TII have informed Mary that the consultation period for the application for the Railway (MetroLink to Charlemont via Dublin Airport) Order [2022] has been extended from November 25th, 2022 to January 16th, 2023. A number of constituents have asked Mary if the fee of €50 per submission applies for people living in close proximity (within […]
Public Transport Safety Survey
Mary and her Fianna Fáil colleagues carried out a public transport safety survey throughout the Summer months to gauge the need for increased security on public transport in our city. These were their findings: 93% witnessed anti-social behaviour36% victim of anti-social behaviour80% want Public Transport Gardaí1300+ replies In light of these findings Mary said “Government […]
Bus Connects and Metrolink Information Drop-in
A big focus in Mary’s office this month has been on the Bus Connects and Metrolink schemes coming to Dublin Central. Mary and Deputy Paul McAuliffe hosted a cross constituency Information drop-in at Tolka Rovers Football Club to answer constituents’ questions and provide guidance on the submissions process. Information on Bus Connects and the changes […]
Bus Connects & MetroLink Public Meeting
Mary and Deputy Paul McAuliffe and their Dublin City Council colleagues will host a public information meeting on MetroLink & Bus Connects Ballymun-Finglas route November 5th 12pm-3pm in Tolka Rovers football club. For information on the Ballymun-Finglas route of Bus Connects click here Transport Infrastructure Ireland have applied for a Railway Order to An Bord […]
MetroLink & Bus Connects
Mary welcomes improvements in our public transport system, making it more frequent & sustainable, however she has written to the NTA and the Minister for Transport to express her disappointment at the decision to file planning applications for both these projects at the same time. This will mean that residents affected by these preferred routes […]
Bus Connects Ballymun/Finglas Route
The NTA have submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanala for the Ballymun/Finglas Route of Bus Connects. Following the last round of Public Consultation there have been a small number of changes made to the proposal: A wider footpath is proposed on the western side of Cross Guns Bridge over the Royal Canal on […]
Bus Connects Update
Mary has been notified by the NTA of an extension to the time for observations in relation to the Blanchardstown to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme. This is due to an administrative error, relating to figures 6.1 to 6.12 in Volume 3 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report were not available for inspection on […]