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Local Election Candidate Questionnaire 2024

Updated: Jun 3

As the Dublin local elections approach, we have asked all* candidates to answer questions on some of the most important topics to Dublin Commuter Coalition members.


The questions put to candidates were:

  1. What are your current primary modes of transportation?

  2. Will you support introducing camera enforcement of bus lanes, cycle lanes, red lights, footpath parking, etc. to tackle the widespread lawbreaking and dangerous driving on our roads?

  3. Will you support the implementation of the proposed Bus Connects Core Bus Corridors, even when it requires reallocating space from private cars to provide infrastructure for bus users, cyclists and pedestrians?

  4. Are you aware of the hierarchy of road users (DMURS; Article 2.2.2), and will you commit to applying it wherever possible?

  5. How much do you agree with the statement "Bus lanes should be 24/7 to ease congestion, especially for workers who commute by bus in the evenings and on Sundays"?

  6. The RSA’s Vision Zero Plan aims for a 34% reduction in road deaths in 2024 from the previous year. Do you support the implementation of 30kph default speeds in urban areas to make our roads and streets safer?

  7. Do you support the GDA Cycle Network Plan (2022 Revision) and will you commit to its implementation?

  8. Are you aware of the UN Convention of Human Rights for People with Disabilities, and will you uphold the principles of accessibility when voting on, and submitting amendments to infrastructure projects?

  9. Do you support the implementation of the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan in Full?


Scroll down to see the candidates' responses to Questions 1-3. Due to the length of the page, we have had to split the responses into three pages:




*We have tried to contact all candidates based on publicly available contact details, however if you are a candidate and have not heard from us, please get in touch and we will send you a link to the survey.


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Survey Questions and Responses


1. What are your current primary modes of transportation?

Dublin City Council


John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall

Bicycle

Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall

Bus, Car and Walking

Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh 

Walking, Bus, Driving, Cycling 

Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh

Bus/Walking/E-Scooter/Bike

Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh

Bike, family car

Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh

Bus, Train, LUAS, Walking and Bike

Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas

Car, Bike, Bus, on Foot

John Lonergan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas

Walking, Bike, Bus, Car

Calum Atkinson (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

Bus, Walking

Cllr Cat O'Driscoll (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

Walking, Cycling, Bus

Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

Car train bus

Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin

Bus, tram, train, bike, walking

Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin

Cycling, walking, bus. Car when necessary with kids.

Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf

Bus, Dart, Car & bike

Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf

Car. Bike. Dart

Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA

Walking, Bus, Car in that order

Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA 

Bicycle 

Shane Folan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack

Bicycle, Bus, DART

Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack

Car, walk and public transport

Janet Horner (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Dublin's North Inner City

Bicycle

Cllr. Fiona Connelly (Labour), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Three wheeled cargo bike and my regular two wheeled bicycle

Cllr. Pat Dunne (Independents 4 Change), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Dublin Bus and walking

Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Car and bike 

Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Bicycle, bus, walking, car in that order

Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines

Walking, Cycling, and Bus (in that order) - I very occasionally use my partner's car

Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City

Walk, LUAS, Car

Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

Luas

Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

Cyclist

Mary Martin (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

Yes

Cllr Kelsey May Daly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Bus, walk, luas

Darragh Moriarty (Labour), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Bike, Bus and Luas - I don't drive, but do get chauffeured around occasionally 

Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Cycling

Michael Pidgeon (Green Party), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Bicycle and Luas

Zoe Obeimhen (Independent), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City, Liberties, Tenters, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Islandbridge, Rialto

Car, bus, luas, walking 

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council


Dan Carson (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Bus, Dart, E-Bike

Conor Dowling (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Dart

Martha Fanning (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Bike, Dart, Car

Callie Nic Rállaigh (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Walking, bus, dart

Eoin O'Driscoll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

Walking / LUAS

Robert Jones (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

Luas/Bus/Bike 

Shay Brennan (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

eBike / Car

Fiona Murray (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum LEA

Car, luas, 

Mary Carroll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire

Driving & Walking

Cllr. Tom Kivlehan (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire

Walking, bike, bus , Dart, LUAS and car

Oisín O'Connor  (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford

Cycling, Luas, Walking and Bus

James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford

Bike, public transport, walking

Roland Kennedy (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Killarney/Ballybrack ward

Bus/walking/family car ( wife drives I don’t drive)

John Hurley (Social Democrats), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Stillorgan

Car, Bicycle, Bus, tram, foot

Fingal County Council


Karen Power (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Balbriggan

Bike, walking, train, car

Louise Kavanagh (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart

Walking, Cycling, Public Transport, Family Car

Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart

Walking-i dont drive

David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide

Bicycle, train, walking

Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA

Car and walking

Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk 

Walking cycling car 

Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk

Car, Train & walking

Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA

Car & Bicycle

Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords

Car and bus 

Kildare County Council


Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA

Car and bus

David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA

Car, Train, Bus.

William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane

Car, Bus, Train

Mick Tuohy (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Clane

Car, bus, train.

Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip

car and train

Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

Train, bike, ecar

Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

Public transport, car

Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

Car, Bike

Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

Bicycle, Train and Car

Bill Clear (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Naas md

Walk and car

James Garvin (Independent), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA

Car & bike

Ronan Maher (Green Party), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA

Bike and Bus

Meath County Council


Conor Tormey (Fianna Fáil), Meath County Council: Ashbourne

Car

Peter Devin (Aontú), Meath County Council: Kells

Car

Séamus McMenamin (Green Party), Meath County Council: Navan

Walking Bike, Bus Family car,

Ruadháin Bonham (Green Party), Meath County Council: Ratoath

Walking/Cycling/Train/Bus

South Dublin County Council


Cllr Eoin Ó Broin (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Electric Car, Diesel Car, Bus, Tram, Bicycle

Laura Donaghy (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Car, pedestrian, Luas, train

Sarah Adedeji (Fine Gael), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Commuter train, bus, car, walk

Josh Ellul  (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin 

Bike & Public transport 

Lynn Tierney (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin LEA incl. Saggart Rathcoole Newcaste Brittas

Car, walking, bus, Luas occassionally 

Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena

Car, walking, public transport - bus or luas

Cllr Lyn Hagin Meade (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena 

Car, walk

Stephen Nolan (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Lican

Public Transport, bicycle

Derren Ó Brádaigh  (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Lucan

Car & Electric Bike

Mark Kerins (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Lucan

Car/bike/bus

Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill

Car, walking, public transport

Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue

Bike, car and bus

Mark Lynch (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue

Car, Bus and Bike

Cllr Justin Sinnott (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue Greenhills

Bike and Car and public transport at weekends.

Conor Kelly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham-Templeogue

Bus & bicycle

Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central

Luas, bus, car, cycling

Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central 

bike and bus 

Wicklow County Council


Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA

Car

Pier (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA

Car

Connor Byrne (Sinn Féin), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass

Car, Motorcycle

Deirdre McCormack (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass

We are a one car family at the moment and I work remotely so I primarily travel by foot or bus and occasionally drive when the car is available.

John Mullen (Fianna Fáil), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass MD

Car 

Anne Ferris (Labour), Wicklow County Council: Bray East

Car

Caroline Winstanley (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Bray West LEA

Train, Tram, Car, Walking

Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District

Car & bus

John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District

Car

2. Will you support introducing camera enforcement of bus lanes, cycle lanes, red lights, footpath parking, etc. to tackle the widespread lawbreaking and dangerous driving on our roads?

Dublin City Council


John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall

Yes

Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall

Yes, I fully support the use of technology for enforcement of road traffic laws. However, technology should not completely replace road traffic patrols from An Garda Síochana. 

Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh 

Yes, I believe serious penalties for phone use while driving need to be incurred, this needs to be monitored with cameras and proper policing. Our roads have never been busier, we need all our citizens to become more accountable as they travel through the city. 

Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh

Yes. This is commonplace in many cities. It will impact the few who break laws and treat the red light as a suggestion, while benefiting the many through additional enforcement and prevention. But I think the problem also lies with gardai to ensure an active policing enforcement. 

Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh

Yes, absolutely. Garda enforcement of these problems is infrequent, at best, they are not seen as priority issues. Camera enforcement is 24/7 and does not require garda time. I would also support the creation of a portal for uploading camera footage of dangerous driving, footpath parking etc in places that don't have fixed cameras.

Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh

Yes, Sinn Féin has welcomed the use of technology in enforcing road traffic laws. However the technology aids Gardaí in combating lawbreaking but must not replace the road policing unit's work or infringe on individuals privacy rights.


Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas

I fully support the introduction of camera enforcement in areas where frequent violations occur. I also believe that DCC should run a consultation for vulnerable road users and pedestrians to point out black spots where cameras/infrastructure modifications are needed


John Lonergan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas

Yes

Calum Atkinson (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

Yes

Cllr Cat O'Driscoll (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

Yes, there are not enough resources in parking enforcement or the Gardaí to tackle this so automated technology is a good approach. 

Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

More information needed to give definitive answer

Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin

Yes, I will continue to push for camera based enforcement of road traffic offences to increase road safety and reduce congestion.

Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin

Yes, I support it for the specific purpose of traffic enforcement. However we should be careful to limit the use to these purposes and not increase general purpose surveillance.

Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf

I believe this is an NTA matter

Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf

Yes

Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA

Yes, looking forward to it.


I am also fighting at the moment to have the parking contract for DCC (which is due for renewal in July 2025) include provision for specific staff for each administrative area who report back regularly to the area committees. At present most enforcement happens within a 1KM radius of Baggot Street leading to general lawlessness in areas outside the city core. We need system change to address this. 

Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA 

Yes 

Shane Folan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack

Yes absolutely.

Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack

The use of technology in enforcement of road traffic laws has been welcomed by Sinn Féin, however we have been clear that tech cannot and should not replace the work of roads policing units. While technology has its place, particularly when combating red-light-breaking and associated behaviours, it must be undertaken in such a way that it does not infringe on the right to privacy that people should expect when going about their day in the city centre or it’s environs.


Janet Horner (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Dublin's North Inner City

Yes

Cllr. Fiona Connelly (Labour), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Yes - I'm in favour of using technology to tackle those issues and improve safety.

Cllr. Pat Dunne (Independents 4 Change), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Total support I have previously lobbied both the NTA and Dublin City Council. The technology is there we should use it.

Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

We already have an excessive amount of surveillance in our society, so I cannot agree with this measure.

Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Yes

Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines

You can count on it

Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City

I would absolutely welcome the use of technology to detect incidences of breaking red lights and illegal/improper use of bus and cycle lanes. I would be cautious however that this technology is not seen as a replacement for the work of the roads policing units. I do not believe we should become a 'camera surveillance' society, and people are still entitled to expect their right to privacy not to be infringed upon when going about their daily business.   

Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

Yes

Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

The answer is 95% yes to all - there are a tiny number of roads where we have to find ways to deal with residents access and cars.

Mary Martin (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

Yes

Cllr Kelsey May Daly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Yes

Darragh Moriarty (Labour), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Yes

Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Yes

Michael Pidgeon (Green Party), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Yes.

Zoe Obeimhen (Independent), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City, Liberties, Tenters, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Islandbridge, Rialto

Yes 

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council


Dan Carson (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Yes

Conor Dowling (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Yes

Martha Fanning (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Yes, for the above, and for cycle lane parking

Callie Nic Rállaigh (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Yes

Eoin O'Driscoll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

Yes

Robert Jones (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

Yes

Shay Brennan (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

Yes

Fiona Murray (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum LEA

Yes 

Mary Carroll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire

Yes

Cllr. Tom Kivlehan (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire

Yes

Oisín O'Connor  (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford

Yes. I have had motions down on the council agenda to put DLR forward as a leader in red light cameras, have formed and chaired a Parking Sub-Committee which has recommended DLR parking enforcement switch to more focus on illegal parking especially footpath parking. And I have a track record of calling for these things for years, even before I became a councillor.

James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford

Yes, but with camera enforcement must come better enforcement of lawbreaking on this issue in order to make our roads safer also.

Roland Kennedy (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Killarney/Ballybrack ward

Yes

John Hurley (Social Democrats), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Stillorgan

Yes

Fingal County Council


Karen Power (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Balbriggan

Yes

Louise Kavanagh (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart

Yes. The technology is welcomed, and important to support Gardaí in combating lawbreaking, but it cannot and should not be used to replace the work of the road policing unit.


The technology should also not infringe on the right to privacy that people should expect when going about their day.

Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart

Yes

David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide

Yes. I have supported these.

Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA

I think the roads policing units should be our primary source of enforcement however there is a place for cameras, particularly when combating red-light-breaking and associated behaviours. whilst ensuring people's right to privacy is protected.

Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk 

Yes 

Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk

Yes absolutely, we need to make our roads safer if we are to allow children to walk and cycle to school safely and generally encourage active travel in our communities.

Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA

Yes. 

Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords

Of course but implementing these is the job of the Gardai. 

Kildare County Council


Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA

Yes

David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA

The use of technology in enforcement of road traffic laws has been welcomed by Sinn Féin, however we have been clear that tech cannot and should not replace the work of roads policing units. While technology has its place, particularly when combating red-light-breaking and associated behaviours, it must be undertaken in such a way that it does not infringe on the right to privacy that people should expect when going about their day in the city centre or it’s environs.



William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane

Yes - Enforcement is key to increase road safety and functionality for all road users. It is also important that any camera enforcement initiatives respect the privacy of individuals in their day-to-day lives. 

Mick Tuohy (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Clane

The use of technology in enforcement of road traffic laws has been welcomed by Sinn Féin, however we have been clear that tech cannot and should not replace the work of roads policing units. While technology has its place, particularly when combating red-light-breaking and associated behaviours, it must be undertaken in such a way that it does not infringe on the right to privacy that people should expect when going about their day in the city centre or it’s environs.


Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip

Yes

Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

Yes

Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

The use of technology in enforcement of road traffic laws has been welcomed by Sinn Féin, however we have been clear that tech cannot and should not replace the work of roads policing units. While technology has its place, particularly when combating red-light-breaking and associated behaviours, it must be undertaken in such a way that it does not infringe on the right to privacy that people should expect when going about their day in the city centre or it’s environs.

Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

No. I think there should be investment in Gardaí resourcing and traffic wardens. Widespread installation of cameras in public spaces creates more problems than it solves, in my opinion. However, red light cameras is something I would consider as I think it is a widespread and dangerous problem. 

Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

Yes

Bill Clear (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Naas md

Yes

James Garvin (Independent), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA

Yes

Ronan Maher (Green Party), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA

Yes

Meath County Council


Conor Tormey (Fianna Fáil), Meath County Council: Ashbourne

Yes

Peter Devin (Aontú), Meath County Council: Kells

Yes

Séamus McMenamin (Green Party), Meath County Council: Navan

Yes, I have identified junctions that would benefit from same in Navan (St Marthas bridge)

Ruadháin Bonham (Green Party), Meath County Council: Ratoath

Yes

South Dublin County Council


Cllr Eoin Ó Broin (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Sure. It is not something that SDCC has proposed but sure.

Laura Donaghy (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Yes

Sarah Adedeji (Fine Gael), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Yes

Josh Ellul  (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin 

Yes

Lynn Tierney (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin LEA incl. Saggart Rathcoole Newcaste Brittas

Yes - I believe poor enforcement has a direct link to levels of dangerous driving on the roads. RTAs can have life altering consequences and road safety is paramount. 

Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena

Yes - the use of technology in enforcement of road traffic laws has been welcomed by Sinn Féin, however we have been clear that tech cannot and should not replace the work of roads policing units. While technology has its place, particularly when combating red-light-breaking and associated behaviours, it must be undertaken in such a way that it does not infringe on the right to privacy that people should expect when going about their day in the city centre or it’s environs.

Cllr Lyn Hagin Meade (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena 

Yes

Stephen Nolan (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Lican

Yes

Derren Ó Brádaigh  (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Lucan

Yes

Mark Kerins (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Lucan

Yes

Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill

Yes

Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue

Yes, it’s long overdue.

Mark Lynch (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue

Yes

Cllr Justin Sinnott (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue Greenhills

Yes

Conor Kelly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham-Templeogue

Yes but maintaining a balance between enforcement and privacy safeguards is important.

Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central

Yes. It's incredibly distressing to have to walk onto the road with your baby, as I have had to do because someone has parked on the footpath. The same goes for cycle lanes. Having to navigate around vans and cars parked in the cycle lane puts cyclists in danger as many drivers are hesitant to slow down and allow you to go out and back in the cycle lane. This is the main reason why I won't cycle with my child. I also see drivers running red lights every single day.



I think it is important however that these cameras only be used for traffic enforcement and not to widen the development of a surveillance state.

Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central 

Yes I wuold this enforcemnt is needed.

Wicklow County Council


Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA

yes

Pier (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA

Yes

Connor Byrne (Sinn Féin), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass

Yes

Deirdre McCormack (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass

Yes. Initiatives like the Disability Federation of Ireland's "Make Way Day" campaign have really helped to highlight and educate people about the negative impact that footpath parking can have on members of our community.


John Mullen (Fianna Fáil), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass MD

Yes

Anne Ferris (Labour), Wicklow County Council: Bray East

Yes

Caroline Winstanley (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Bray West LEA

Yes.  Please support the Disability Federation of Ireland campaign "Make Way Day"

Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District

Yes

John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District

Yes

3. Will you support the implementation of the proposed Bus Connects Core Bus Corridors, even when it requires reallocating space from private cars to provide infrastructure for bus users, cyclists and pedestrians?


Dublin City Council


John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall

Yes I will but this must be done carefully to ensure the roads are a shared safe space.

Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall

Yes, although the roll out of bus connects across the city has been slower than anticipated. It is vital that communities are consulted in relation to bus connects and what routes will work best for users of public transport. 

Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh 

This is huge point of contention for residents in the Ballyfermot - Drimnagh area - the Bus Connects corridors mean a lot of change for people and parking in these areas is already at capacity - there is no effective parking infrastructure, and some of the corridors are being implemented without considering all members of the community, while overall I do support active travel, there are some issues that I wish to challenge, if we are reallocating space from private cars, we need to come up with proper solutions for them. 

Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh

Yes, active travel and public transport should take precedence. Indeed, I'd rather work with the NTA to improve schemes and implementation where schemes already receive planning permission, rather than opposing something that is already happening which will have little to no impact for the community.



I would mention though that BusConnects could be much better and would appreciate the scheme paying attention to unintended consequences. Namely, congestion in other locations on the periphery of corridor locations which could impact local communities, pedestrians, children at play, or lead to air pollution. I'd also like BusConnects to consider mature tree retention/re-planting as an important element for communities and pedestrians. Trees are good for air quality and will be needed for shading as our city manages impacts of climate change. Green space matters.



The NTA have a problem of bringing people along with them, and while some people will always oppose change, the NTA would buy people in if they explained and committed to better outreach and engagement. I see my role if elected of ensuring that the city is more sustainable and easier to get around while also ensuring that our communities are informed, immersed and brought along in the process.

Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh

Yes. Private cars are the least efficient way of moving people. We have limited street space, so vulnerable users - pedestrians, people with disabilities, cyclists - and high-capacity users - public transport - should be the priorities.

Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh

I support the Bus Connects scheme, as increased use of public transport is crucial for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. However, there have been challenges with route changes, and it is essential for Dublin Bus to collaborate with communities to ensure they remain well-served.


Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas

I support the implementation of the core bus corridors. I do believe that in their implementation, consultation is important. Compromise is possible and key to this. For examples in areas where a travel direction of a corridor is only congested during the morning/afternoon bus gates could be restricted to those times.


John Lonergan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas

Yes

Calum Atkinson (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

Yes. Working in consultation with local communities, we can implement Bus Connects and increase public transport usage -- freeing up roads and reducing our carbon emissions.

Cllr Cat O'Driscoll (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

Yes, effective and safe public transport and active travel will help those who don't need their car to make the change. 

Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin

The way I see it, we need to make public transport free. The knock on effect will be less cars on our roads and more people using public transport

Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin

Yes

Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin

Yes, increasing frequency and reliability of public transport should be our number one priority. But it's important that the necessary increase in public transport capacity is already in place when these changes are made. There's been a tendency in Dublin to lead with measures to restrict space for cars, but wait for demand to increase before adding public transport capacity. The emphasis needs to be on making sure alternatives to driving are there first.

Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf

This is an NTA matter who do not in my experience, take vulnerable pedestrians and other vulnerable road users when designing bus connects, although I am a supporter of Bus Connects, I earnestly wish that needs of vulnerable people could be taken into account and I will continue to work hard to make the NTA listen and include the needs of vulnerable people in our communities - i.e. proposal to remove bus stops from Malahide Road at Danieli Road and Killester Avenue as part of Bus Connects plans for Clongriffin to City Centre and the removal of bus stops along the C2CC at Brophy's Opticians, Fairview.


Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf

Yes

Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA

Yes.

Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA 

Yes 

Shane Folan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack

Yes we need to reduce the use of private cars by those who can take other modes of transport.

Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack

While it has had its difficulties, and the rollout is proceeding at a slower pace than anticipated, Sinn Féin broadly supports the Bus Connects scheme.  It must be acknowledged that there have been difficulties where some routes have changes, and it is vital that Dublin Bus works with communities to ensure they continue to be served by public transport.  Ultimately, the more people who can be encouraged to utilise public transport for most of or all of their journey, the better for lowering our carbon output.


Janet Horner (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Dublin's North Inner City

Yes

Cllr. Fiona Connelly (Labour), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

yes

Cllr. Pat Dunne (Independents 4 Change), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Yes as a bus user I support the Bus connects project.. However it needs to be monitored after implementation to ensure that unintended consequences such as using side roads as rat runs are mitigated against. .

Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

I agree and welcome the concept of busconnects however it must be accompanied by a public transport system that works, which includes free frequent public transport. This cannot follow Busconnect but needs to be part of it. 

Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines

Yes

Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines

Yes, I support the Bus Connects programme as currently envisioned and the de-prioritisation of private cars in favour of more sustainable sources of transport. However, there are 3 issues I am concerned about: (1) the potential increase and need to mitigate traffic on roads just off-corridor (e.g. the creation of rat-runs), retaining street safety for children and pedestrians, (2) the ability for those with mobility issues (e.g. the disabled or elderly) to be able to access their local area by motor vehicle if walking, cycling, or bus services are unavailable or inappropriate, and (3) some loss of bus services in specific instances (e.g. the 15B on Bushy Park Road), which disproportionately affect the elderly.

Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City

I would broadly support the rollout of the Bus Connect scheme. I do however believe it is progressing at too slow a pace, and some of the routes are overly complicated. Inner and outer routes linking with existing public transport services would be better than new routes coming in and out of the city centre. 



It is vital that all communities are served by public transport. Ultimately, the more people we can get using public transport, by making it cheap, convenient and fast, the more it will free up roads for other users and reduce our carbon output. 

Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

Yes

Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

Again 95% Yes - I am committed to working to find solutions. I want the 15 minute City concept to work and will work to achieve that. The job of a Councillor is try and identify solutions to real problems

Mary Martin (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Pembroke

Yes

Cllr Kelsey May Daly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Yes

Darragh Moriarty (Labour), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Yes

Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Yes

Michael Pidgeon (Green Party), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City

Yes.

Zoe Obeimhen (Independent), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City, Liberties, Tenters, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Islandbridge, Rialto

Yes 

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council


Dan Carson (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Yes

Conor Dowling (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Yes

Martha Fanning (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

Yes. Bus Connects is a hugely welcome initiative, it just needs to be rolled out faster

Callie Nic Rállaigh (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock

If public consoltation is given and supported then yes

Eoin O'Driscoll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

Yes. However, improved ongoing, effective engagement required to ensure that the bus routes serve local needs effectively and that infrastructure, particularly cycle lanes, best meets needs of all road users.

Robert Jones (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

Yes

Shay Brennan (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum

Yes

Fiona Murray (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum LEA

Yes

Mary Carroll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire

Yes

Cllr. Tom Kivlehan (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire

Yes

Oisín O'Connor  (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford

Yes. There are no Bus Connects CBCs in or near my area but I support any measures to prioritise bus users, cyclists and pedestrians over inefficient road uses.

James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford

Yes

Roland Kennedy (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Killarney/Ballybrack ward

I believe if there is public consultation and the public are part of the decision making process I will support them 

John Hurley (Social Democrats), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Stillorgan

I do not believe that the Bus Connects initiative is the answer to Dublin's transport problems. This long-overdue reform of bus routes and schedules alone is not enough. We need more light rail services and a metro line. I support improvement in public and active transport and acknowledge that road-space allocations are sometimes necessary but I will not give a blanket commitment to re-allocating space to any mode of transport.

Fingal County Council


Karen Power (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Balbriggan

Yes

Louise Kavanagh (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart

Yes, absolutely, however it has to be acknowledged that the roll out of Bus Connects has been slow and in many areas route changes, and disappearing buses has caused difficulties within communities. The more people who are encouraged to use public transport that is effective and fit for purpose, the better for our carbon output.

Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart

Yes

David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide

Yes. I think it is important that the corridors reallocate space rather than widening the overall road envelope wherever possible. This includes using bus gates and other bus priority measures.

Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA

The rollout of bus connects is proceeding slowly. and there have been difficulties with some route changes but I broadly support the Bus Connects plan. Consultation and buy in from the communities served by Bus Connects is vital to ensure the best service possible is delivered. The success of the Bus Connects scheme will benefit communities and our planet.

Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk 

Yes

Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk

Yes, all urban areas should have safe cycling and pedestrian routes to provide people a valid choice. For our reliability of our bus service will only improve if they can move freely on the roads rather than being delayed due to congestion. Reliability is key to encouraging people to use public transport especially at peak times. The Bus corridors are an important part of the strategy to improve the service and give priority to buses over cars on our roads.

Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA

Yes

Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords

Yes

Kildare County Council


Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA

Yes

David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA

While it has had its difficulties, and the rollout is proceeding at a slower pace than anticipated, Sinn Féin broadly supports the Bus Connects scheme.  It must be acknowledged that there have been difficulties where some routes have changes, and it is vital that Dublin Bus works with communities to ensure they continue to be served by public transport.  Ultimately, the more people who can be encouraged to utilise public transport for most of or all of their journey, the better for lowering our carbon output.


William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane

Yes - For people in Kildare that regularly commute to the Dublin region, a stronger transport system with better integration across all modes is a key priority. A stronger public transport system will improve the commuting experience for all individuals, including car users. 

Mick Tuohy (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Clane

While it has had its difficulties, and the rollout is proceeding at a slower pace than anticipated, Sinn Féin broadly supports the Bus Connects scheme. It must be acknowledged that there have been difficulties where some routes have changes, and it is vital that Dublin Bus works with communities to ensure they continue to be served by public transport. Ultimately, the more people who can be encouraged to utilise public transport for most of or all of their journey, the better for lowering our carbon output.


Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip

Yes

Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

Yes

Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

While it has had its difficulties, and the rollout is proceeding at a slower pace than anticipated, Sinn Féin broadly supports the Bus Connects scheme. It must be acknowledged that there have been difficulties where some routes have changes, and it is vital that Dublin Bus works with communities to ensure they continue to be served by public transport. Ultimately, the more people who can be encouraged to utilise public transport for most of or all of their journey, the better for lowering our carbon output.


Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

Yes. 

Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth

I can't commit to elements outside of my constituency

Bill Clear (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Naas md

Yes

James Garvin (Independent), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA

Yes

Ronan Maher (Green Party), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA

Yes

Meath County Council


Conor Tormey (Fianna Fáil), Meath County Council: Ashbourne

Yes

Peter Devin (Aontú), Meath County Council: Kells

Yes

Séamus McMenamin (Green Party), Meath County Council: Navan

Yes

Ruadháin Bonham (Green Party), Meath County Council: Ratoath

Yes

South Dublin County Council


Cllr Eoin Ó Broin (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Yes I have already done so.

Laura Donaghy (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Yes

Sarah Adedeji (Fine Gael), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin

Yes

Josh Ellul  (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin 

Yes

Lynn Tierney (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin LEA incl. Saggart Rathcoole Newcaste Brittas

Yes in principle I will support. I would also highlight that more frequent and reliable bus services are required to be in place in order to really provide a public transport model that further encourages reduction of car usage

Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena

I broadly support the Bus Connects scheme.  It must be acknowledged that there have been difficulties where some routes have changes, and it is vital that Dublin Bus works with communities to ensure they continue to be served by public transport.  Ultimately, the more people who can be encouraged to utilise public transport for most of or all of their journey, the better for lowering our carbon output.

Cllr Lyn Hagin Meade (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena 

Yes

Stephen Nolan (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Lican

Yes

Derren Ó Brádaigh  (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Lucan

Yes 

Mark Kerins (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Lucan

Yes

Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill

I support the majority of the projects except for some issues such as removal of bus stops. 

Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue

Yes. 

Mark Lynch (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue

Yes

Cllr Justin Sinnott (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue Greenhills

Yes if it is on the basis of reallocating road space however I would not support the destruction of trees, parks and playgrounds for any bus corridor unless it is proven to make a significant difference. The proposal to take part of Rathfarnham Castle Park and the wooded area playground is something I will not support. 

Conor Kelly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham-Templeogue

Yes. & Bus Connects needs to be accompanied by a massive improvement & investment in our public transport. 

Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central

Yes, for two main reasons: 1) to protect vulnerable road users and 2) to rapidly reduce transport emissions, which are largely from private cars. As someone who walks, cycles, uses public transport and also drives a car, I understand the dangers for vulnerable road users and also the frustrations of a car driver. At first, it will be (and has been) frustrating for drivers who are used to having more parking and road space. However, there is no time to lose to build the infrastructure.

Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central 

Yes I would

Wicklow County Council


Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA

yes

Pier (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA

I support more bus frequency before we remove infrastructure and wouldnt agree with removing hard shoulder as it is needed for safety reasons.

Connor Byrne (Sinn Féin), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass

Yes

Deirdre McCormack (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass

Yes. But the roll out of Bus Connects in my LEA must be sped up as a matter of urgency. It was initially proposed in 2017 and the NTA have now confirmed that it will be at least Q4 of 2025 before it is introduced. At the moment we have one bus between Blessington and Dublin which operates 16 services a day, approximately every 2 hours. This is an increase of one service a day from the timetable 20 years ago. The population of Blessington has tripled in that time. There are major capacity and frequency issues with the service and we need to see them rectified as a matter of urgency. At present the majority of commuters here are reliant on private cars for their daily commute.


John Mullen (Fianna Fáil), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass MD

Yes

Anne Ferris (Labour), Wicklow County Council: Bray East

Yes

Caroline Winstanley (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Bray West LEA

Yes- Bus Connects will actually bring more bus options to parts of my LEA, which will hopefully encourage people to switch to more sustainable forms of transport.  We just have to ensure that traffic does not get redirected to other areas, pushing the problem else where and creating rat runs.

Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District

Yes

John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District

Yes



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