Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005
358 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the action taken to address safety issues at bus stops with particular reference for the health and safety needs of passengers; if bus shelters are required arising any such evaluations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5066/05]
View answerThe power to determine the locations for the provision of bus stops and termini 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 that the Garda engages in a consultation process with the local authority and the bus service provider before issuing a direction under section 85. The provision of bus shelters is a matter for the individual bus operators and the relevant planning authority. I have no function regarding any of these matters.
