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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bus Connects Submission
Closing date for observations/submissions to An Bord Pleanala regarding the application by the NTA for the construction of the Blanchardstown to City Centre Core Bus Corridor is 5pm August 30th . While Mary supports the enhanced provision of bus services, she has highlighted serious concerns around some elements of the project and asked they be addressed […]
Bus Connects Update-Blanchardstown Route
The NTA have notified Mary that they will seek approval from An Bord Pleanala for construction of the Blanchardstown to City Centre Core Bus Corridor.Some changes have been made to the route following submissions made during public consultation, as follows : A small number of changes have been made to this scheme following consideration of […]
Bus Connects Submissions- 3rd Round
On Wednesday December 16th Mary commended all stakeholders who have made submissions up to now on the proposed Bus Connects project. She also urged her colleagues in the Seanad to make submissions and to include in those submissions: Park and Ride for county commuters Request for Free public transport for young people under 23 years […]