Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2004
55 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport the provisions that will be put in place to address the needs of commuters living beyond the Square in Tallaght in order to facilitate their access to the Luas. [20514/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra78 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if the bus service in Tallaght will be increased or decreased in the aftermath of the launch of the Luas. [20516/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 55 and 78 together.
Bus Átha Cliath currently operates the majority of its Tallaght services beyond the Square to such areas as City West, Jobstown and Blessington. I have been informed by the company that there will be no immediate increase or decrease in their bus services in the area as a result of the introduction of the Luas. However, it will be monitoring the impact of Luas on its services and a detailed analysis will be carried out at that stage including the need to introduce or enhance services to complement Luas. My Department will, of course, have to approve any proposed alterations to the existing services being provided by the company or any new services proposed.
