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:
What are your current primary modes of transportation?
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?
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?
Are you aware of the hierarchy of road users (DMURS; Article 2.2.2), and will you commit to applying it wherever possible?
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"?
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?
Do you support the GDA Cycle Network Plan (2022 Revision) and will you commit to its implementation?
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?
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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