Local Election Candidate Questionnaire 2024 (Part 2)

Please note: due to the number of responses to our questionnaire, we have had to split the results into three pages. The first three questions, along with the background and editorial notes, can be found in Part 1. Questions seven, eight, and nine can be found in Part 3.

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

Dublin City Council
John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	I am and I will
Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	Yes, I commit to applying and upholding the principals where it is practicable when roads are undergoing development or redesign.
Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh	I believe pedestrians should be the most protected road users and will commit to this wherever possible.
Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh	Not until now, but I agree with it.
Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Yes. Road user safety is more important than traffic speed.
Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Yes, and I commit to upholding these principles and priorities as much as possible during road development or upgrade works.
Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes, the safety of vulnerable road users takes priority over all other elements. Especially being a father, I want my child to be able to walk or cycle to school without be concerned for their safety.
John Lonergan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes
Calum Atkinson (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes. I would commit to upholding these principles as much as is practically possible.
Cllr Cat O'Driscoll (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Pedestrians are my priority and within that group we must cater for people pushing buggies, using walking aids and the visually impaired. Pathways and crossing that work well for them work well for us all.
Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes
Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes and Yes
Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes I'm aware of it and I would commit to applying it in most cases. In some instances I think there is a case for prioritising buses over cyclists, e.g. on major radial routes which carry large volumes of bus traffic, where there may be parallel alternative routes for cycling.
Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	Yes and yes but I believe vulnerable road users are not being catered for by the NTA
Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	Yes I am aware.
Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes absolutely.
Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes
Shane Folan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack	I am not so would have to look into it and do some more research I’m afraid.
Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack	The hierarchy of road users is something many of our candidates are aware of and when making decisions at council level, are cognisant of.  We of course commit to upholding the principles and priorities in as much as is practicable when roads are undergoing development or upgrade works.
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
Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes and yes
Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines	Yes and yes
Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City	I am aware of the hierarchy of road users. It is something I and our other party members would be very cognisant of when it comes to making decisions at council level. I believe footpaths and cycle lanes are currently not up to a high enough quality, or level of safety, to encourage more people to use them as an alternative to using their car. I would commit to upholding these principles as much as is practically possible.
Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	I do try and apply it
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	I'm aware of it now after looking it up seeing this question - and yes
Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	I am not aware of them. Think education on this would be really helpful for people, maybe make the roads safer.
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, DMURS features in many DLR meetings, particularly at area committee level. I fully support its application
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	Not aware of it
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. As an example, I have secured policy changes to bring in continuous footpaths to  existing side road junction redesigns and new developments. I have always vociferously supported road design changes that follow DMURS, despite opposition.
James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Yes and yes, but when considering pedestrians, we also cannot forget wheelchair users and other pedestrians with mobility issues, and must put their mobility as the initial priority with regards to pedestrian access.
Roland Kennedy (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Killarney/Ballybrack ward	Yes
John Hurley (Social Democrats), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Stillorgan	I am aware of the DMURS hierarchy and commit to applying it where appropriate but I will not give a blanket commitment to apply it wherever possible.

Fingal County Council
Karen Power (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Balbriggan	Yes
Louise Kavanagh (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Not until now, however Sinn Féin councillors are committed to upholding the principles and priorities in as much as is practicable during road upgrades or development works.
Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Yes
David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide	Yes
Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA	I think all Councillors who have been through a development plan process are very aware of the hierarchy of road users. I will commit to upholding the principles and priorities in as much as is practicable when roads are undergoing development or upgrade works.
Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk	Yes
Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk	I am familiar with the DMURS and completely in favour of all it's aims. I am very much committed to applying it's recommendations even when it might be unpopular. I believe that safe walkable streets create a much better community space than one that is built for cars.
Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA	Yes
Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords	Yes where possible

Kildare County Council
Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA	Yes
David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA	The hierarchy of road users is something I am aware of and when making decisions at council level, are cognisant of.  We of course commit to upholding the principles and priorities in as much as is practicable when roads are undergoing development or upgrade works.
William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane	Yes - The guidelines in the Design Manual for Urban Road Users ensures that all planning decisions can best cater for an integrated approach to better urban designs. Article 2.2.2. ensures that all road users are best catered for in all stages of planning and implementation.
Mick Tuohy (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Clane	The hierarchy of road users is something many of our candidates are aware of and when making decisions at council level, are cognisant of. We of course commit to upholding the principles and priorities in as much as is practicable when roads are undergoing development or upgrade works.
Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip	Yes
Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes
Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Fein), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	The hierarchy of road users is something many of our candidates are aware of and when making decisions at council level, are cognisant of. We of course commit to upholding the principles and priorities in as much as is practicable when roads are undergoing development or upgrade works.
Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes.
Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	I'm well aware of DMURS and I agree with the hierarchy of road users but disagree with many elements of the manual that are flawed in my opinion
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	No, would be interested to learn about it.
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	I have not read it but assume it's pedestrian-cyclist-bus in that order. I commit.
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 am aware of the hierarchy. I will commit to it where ever possible. I have seen some good examples of it trialled in other areas.
Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	Yes an I commit to upholding the principles and priorities in as much as is practicable when roads are undergoing development or upgrade works.
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	I am aware of it and agree that pedestrians and cyclists should be prioritised in our communities. People will choose to walk and cycle when it is safe and we should prioritise pedestrians and cyclists by designing our communities around them. I will commit to apply it at every opportunity.
Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill	Yes
Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Very familiar with DMURS and happy to commit to applying it wherever possible.
Mark Lynch (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Yes
Cllr Justin Sinnott (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue Greenhills	Yes as a pedestrian, cyclist and driver.
Conor Kelly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham-Templeogue	Yes & Yes
Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Yes - safe communities is one of my campaign priorities.
Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Yes I ma aware and I am supportive of tehse chnages.

Wicklow County Council
Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	I am aware of the document but have not read the entire document
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, with pedestrians, especially children and disabled people being the priority.
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, with pedestrians being the priority, especially children and disabled people.
Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District	N/A
John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District	Not aware of it

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"?

Dublin City Council
John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	I agree with it strongly and would add bike lanes to the statement.
Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	I agree somewhat with the statement. However there are very limited 24 hour bus services in the city and surrounding areas. Until such a time that there is a frequent 24 hour bus service in/out of the city, the bus lane timings should be kept under constant review
Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh	I agree with this statement, we need a regular bus service 24/7 for our city.
Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh	Depending on the bus lane and the road. Not all roads are congested in evenings or sundays. There may not actually be a need 24/7 in many locations and I know this as a bus user in the area. This could then better spread traffic, and again, reduce pollution from car idling. I agree with it if and where it makes sense.
Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	100%. On/off bus lanes are confusing for drivers, and harder to enforce. 24/7 bus lanes can be clearer and supported with road design. If traffic is light, drivers don't need an extra lane. If traffic is heavy, buses should not be held up by drivers.
Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	While I agree partially with the statement, it's crucial to acknowledge the limited availability of 24-hour bus services in the city and surrounding areas. In Ballyfermot, for instance, there is currently no bus service connecting Ballyfermot to Drimnagh, an issue that warrants review. Until a more comprehensive 24-hour bus network is established, it's important to regularly reassess the timings of bus lanes.
Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	I believe that 24/7 bus lanes make sense where service is provided at high frequency throughout the day and night, seven days a week.
John Lonergan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes
Calum Atkinson (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	While I believe that having 24/7 bus lanes is an excellent idea, it should not be enforced until we have 24/7 public transport services. This situation should be continuously reviewed.
Cllr Cat O'Driscoll (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	I agree for bus lanes with 24/7 services. If the service isn't 24/7 than it it can be more targeted.
Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Again i believe public transport should be free
Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	I fully agree
Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Where there are 24/7 bus routes there should absolutely be 24/7 bus lanes. As always we need to lead with improving public transport capacity. If there's no viable alternative then restricting car space alone won't achieve much.
Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	I believe that vulnerable road users are discriminated against in many many ways and the introduction of all BUS LANES as 24/7 would further isolate vulnerable road users; I don't believe all bus lanes need to be 24/7; I would like to see a balance of 24/7 on some roads and 7am to 8pm Monday to Saturday on others; I believe we need to cater for all road users;
Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	Fully agree.
Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Strongly Agree
Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes
Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack	At present, there is no 24 hour public transport service operating in Dublin or outside of the capital.  Therefore, Sinn Féin candidates and councillors would be unable to support 24 hour bus lanes until such time that a 24 hour public transport service is introduced.  As more commuters return to offices and physical workplaces and demand for bus services increases during off-peak times, the extension of timing on bus lanes must be kept under review.
Janet Horner (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Dublin's North Inner City	Have pushed for this in this Council term and will continue to do so
Cllr. Fiona Connelly (Labour), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	yes - it would better serve the community as a whole and provide more clarity for all road users
Cllr. Pat Dunne (Independents 4 Change), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	I have lobbied for this proposal on many occasions.
Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Fully agree - every part of the city should be serviced by a 24 hour route and bus lanes on these routes should be 24/7
Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines	Strong agree
Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City	While I think the idea of bus lanes being 24/7 is an excellent proposal, I do not think it is something that should be enforced until we have 24/7 public transport services. I do think the extension of timings on bus lanes is something that should be constantly kept under review.
Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Agree
Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	I would agree
Mary Martin (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Strongly agree 100%
Cllr Kelsey May Daly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	100%
Darragh Moriarty (Labour), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Depends on the bus lane
Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	I completely agree.
Michael Pidgeon (Green Party), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Very much.
Zoe Obeimhen (Independent), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City, Liberties, Tenters, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Islandbridge, Rialto	100%

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Dan Carson (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	I don't think this is necessary, especially when there is no traffic on a Sunday evening.
Conor Dowling (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Strongly agree
Martha Fanning (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Fully agree. We also need bus frequency enable evening and Sunday workers to commute in a timely manner
Callie Nic Rállaigh (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Strongly Agree but evening commutes need to be made safe for for drivers and for passengers
Eoin O'Driscoll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	I am broadly in agreement but would want to see assessment of impact on individual bus lanes and implementation on case-by-case rather than blanket implementation.
Robert Jones (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes
Shay Brennan (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	100%
Fiona Murray (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum LEA	70%
Mary Carroll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire	Fully agree
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.
James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Yes
Roland Kennedy (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Killarney/Ballybrack ward	Yes - again only if the staff who work for Dublin bus are being paid what they should be
John Hurley (Social Democrats), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Stillorgan	Not at all. Only when bus services run 24/7, it might make sense to consider it in the city centre but congestion is not a problem in my area between the hours of 8pm and 6am. (Also 24/7 bus lanes remain so regardless of who is using the bus)

Fingal County Council
Karen Power (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Balbriggan	Strongly agree
Louise Kavanagh (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	As there is no 24/7 bus lanes in Dublin and beyond, i cannot support until one is introduced. However the demand for bus services increases during off-peak times changes all the time so it is important to keep reviewing the needs of users.
Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Somewhat
David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide	I agree fully.
Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA	There are no 24 hour bus services at present and therefore I am unable to support this statement at this time. If a 24 hour public transport service is introduced, and demand for a 24 bus service grows then of course I am happy to revisit.
Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk	Yes agree
Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk	The allocation of scare resources is important when considering changes to the service. I think this could be work well in some areas where the demand is there, particularly around hospitals and possibly the airport. For many areas I think it would be a waste of resources that could be spent on adding new routes or increasing frequency at peak times.
Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA	No issue with it. Need more buses operating 24/7.
Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords	Well I’m not sure about this one as it does ease congestion for motorists at weekends when families are having time together. Definitely give priority to busses but a lot of people are off Sundays

Kildare County Council
Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA	I agree
David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA	At present, there is no 24 hour public transport service operating in Dublin or outside of the capital.  Therefore, Sinn Féin candidates and councillors would be unable to support 24 hour bus lanes until such time that a 24 hour public transport service is introduced.  As more commuters return to offices and physical workplaces and demand for bus services increases during off-peak times, the extension of timing on bus lanes must be kept under review.
William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane	Somewhat Agree - I think this would need to be considered with more review of specific cases and impact.
Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip	Yes
Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Agress
Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	At present, there is no 24 hour public transport service operating in Dublin or outside of the capital. Therefore, Sinn Féin candidates and councillors would be unable to support 24 hour bus lanes until such time that a 24 hour public transport service is introduced. As more commuters return to offices and physical workplaces and demand for bus services increases during off-peak times, the extension of timing on bus lanes must be kept under review.
Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Strongly agree.
Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Agree somewhat
Bill Clear (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Naas md	Urs
James Garvin (Independent), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	I do agree in principle with this statement. However bus services and connectivity will need to increase to make it a viable option for people who are currently using their cars.
Ronan Maher (Green Party), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	100%

Meath County Council
Conor Tormey (Fianna Fáil), Meath County Council: Ashbourne	Not on Sundays
Peter Devin (Aontú), Meath County Council: Kells	Yes
Séamus McMenamin (Green Party), Meath County Council: Navan	Fully
Ruadháin Bonham (Green Party), Meath County Council: Ratoath	I completely agree. As we have no form of underground, buses have to compete with road space with private cars all the time. By enabling them to have their own bus lanes 24/7, buses will be on time and ensure workers have faster commutes no matter when they take them.

South Dublin County Council
Cllr Eoin Ó Broin (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	It is not something I have thought about but it sounds reasonable.
Laura Donaghy (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Broadly agree
Sarah Adedeji (Fine Gael), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	I don't fully agree, as I do believe it depends on the road and bus lanes, but this should definitely be enforced during busy/traffic times
Josh Ellul  (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes
Lynn Tierney (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin LEA incl. Saggart Rathcoole Newcaste Brittas	I mostly agree with this statement. There are already 24/7 bus routes in places which is positive where this has already been identified as necessary. I do think the opening of bus lanes in the evenings helps with general congestion, which ultimately also positively affects public transport. I would be in favour of bus lanes being in place on Sundays to align with Monday to Saturday times, again up until 7pm like week days.
Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	As at present, there is little to no 24 hour public transport services operating in Dublin or outside of the capital.  Therefore, I would be unable to support implementation of 24 hour bus lanes until such time that a 24 hour public transport service is introduced and the need for same identified.  As more commuters return to offices and physical workplaces and demand for bus services increases during off-peak times, the extension of timing on bus lanes must be kept under review.
Cllr Lyn Hagin Meade (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	Yes
Stephen Nolan (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Lican	I do not fully agree with this statement. I think that an analysis should be carried out on a case-by-case basis that would mean the best use of every bus lane at any time
Derren Ó Brádaigh  (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Lucan	I fully agree.
Mark Kerins (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Lucan	I have spent so many years frustrated sitting on buses into the city centre in traffic, I agree 100% that bus lanes should be 24/7 to ease congestion.
Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill	Agree
Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	100%
Mark Lynch (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	100%
Cllr Justin Sinnott (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue Greenhills	I would support this on the basis of the need been proven and research undertaken so there is clear evidence that there is a need for 24/7 bus lanes. .
Conor Kelly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham-Templeogue	100%
Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	100%
Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	I strongly agree

Wicklow County Council
Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	I would need to look at this in consultation
Pier (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	Yes ideally but with more frequent and adequete bus service
Connor Byrne (Sinn Féin), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Completely Agree
Deirdre McCormack (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Yes this would be great but would need to be introduced at the same time as a more reliable and frequent bus service in my area.
John Mullen (Fianna Fáil), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass MD	Where logical - can be reasons to ease congestion to allow bus lane use by cars
Anne Ferris (Labour), Wicklow County Council: Bray East	100%
Caroline Winstanley (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Bray West LEA	I agree
Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District	Yes
John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District	Yes

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?

Dublin City Council
John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	Yes
Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	With the introduction of the new Road Traffic Act 2024, speed limits across the country are set to change in a blanket move.  However, powers have now been decentralised to local councils to make changes to these new limits, which include the 30kph limit for towns.  Sinn Féin supports the ability of councils to now make decisions with their communities in relation to appropriate speed limits for their areas.
Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh	Yes, I agree with this.
Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh	Yes, where it makes sense.
Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Yes. Reducing speed limits is the first step, changing road designs to match those limits is the second.
Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	With the enactment of the new Road Traffic Act 2024, there will be changes to speed limits nationwide. However, local councils now have the authority to adjust these new limits, including implementing a 30kph limit for towns. Sinn Féin supports the empowerment of councils to work with their communities in deciding appropriate speed limits for their areas.
Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	I support the general idea behind the 30kph default speed limit, but would generally be supportive of a more holistic approach to making our streets safer, quieter and cleaner. While a lot of streets in the city already have a 30kph limit, this is frequently broken by speeders, especially in quiet residential areas. We must make sure that our streets are fit for purpose, and that we have the necessary tools to enforce the law in order to effectively reduce road deaths.
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	A strong YES
Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes where necessary
Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes
Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	I would support a 30kph limit between the canals in Dublin and in all urban residential areas.
Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	Yes
Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	I fully support 30kph. After living in Australia for 7yrs it has become the norm in many areas.
Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	yes and voted for same in DCC vote on extending 30KM. Unfortunately this was derailed.
Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes have been a long time campaigner for Love 30kmph
Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack	With the introduction of the new Road Traffic Act 2024, speed limits across the country are set to change in a blanket move.  However, powers have now been decentralised to local councils to make changes to these new limits, which include the 30kph limit for towns.  Sinn Féin supports the ability of councils to now make decisions with their communities in relation to appropriate speed limits for their areas.
Janet Horner (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Dublin's North Inner City	Yes
Cllr. Fiona Connelly (Labour), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes - it would be a big improvement to reduce speed limits to 30kmph
Cllr. Pat Dunne (Independents 4 Change), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	I support all of the Dublin City Council area to be a 30kph zone for all vehicles. I support the Love 30 campaign and have consistently voted for the 30kpm on Dublin city council.
Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines	Yes, absolutely
Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City	I would absolutely support the ability of councils to make decisions with their communities in relation to appropriate speed limits for individual areas. The powers to do so have now been decentralised to local councils and allows this to happen going forward. I think this reduction to 30kph would be overwhelming be supported by residents of small, medium and large estates. As someone who lives in an estate that is often used as a rat run for through-passing traffic, we much too often see cars travelling down our narrow roads at much to quick a speed.
Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	yes
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 - one of the first votes I ever had at Full Council was on this issue and I supported a proposal on the night to "send it back to Area Committee" for further review - I voted with Labour Party colleagues that evening and it had the effect of killing the proposal. Being a more experienced and informed Councillor now, I wouldn't make that mistake again and fully support introduction of 30kph. I regret my vote that night.
Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	100%
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	I came up with this idea of 30kmph default speed limits for Dublin City, and posted it on Twitter a few years ago, after studying defaults as part of my Masters in Financial module ‘Behavioural Finance’ based on the book Nudge by Thaler & Sunstein. I was not credited for my idea.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Dan Carson (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes, especially in residential zones.
Conor Dowling (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Martha Fanning (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes. Delighted that DLR adopted this at our council meeting of May 13th
Callie Nic Rállaigh (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Eoin O'Driscoll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes. I have advocated strongly for the implementation of a 30 kph zone for all fully residential streets within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
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. We are bringing this in DLR in May 2024 and as chair of transport committee I have championed it and ensured the principle of default 30kph has been applied to my own area.
James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Yes, this is an absolute bare minimum we can do for making our roads and streets safer.
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, and it is welcomed that councils can now make decisions with their communities in relation to appropriate speed limits for their areas.
Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Yes
David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide	Yes and I have advocated for it.
Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA	Local councils now have the powers to make changes to these new limits, which include the 30kph limit for towns.  I support the ability of councils to now make decisions with their communities in relation to appropriate speed limits for their areas.
Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk	Yes
Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk	Absolutely, it has been shown repeatedly that excessive speed is the main cause of road deaths in the country. Speed limits need to be backed up with enforcement.
Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA	Yes
Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords	yes in built up areas.

Kildare County Council
Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA	Yes
David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA	With the introduction of the new Road Traffic Act 2024, speed limits across the country are set to change in a blanket move.  However, powers have now been decentralised to local councils to make changes to these new limits, which include the 30kph limit for towns. Sinn Féin supports the ability of councils to now make decisions with their communities in relation to appropriate speed limits for their areas.
William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane	Yes - I think this is particularly important for many smaller towns and villages in Kildare that have significant volumes of traffic passing through the area. This is a key concern for many vulnerable urban road users and will improve overall safety and community accessibility.
Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip
Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes
Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	With the introduction of the new Road Traffic Act 2024, speed limits across the country are set to change in a blanket move. However, powers have now been decentralised to local councils to make changes to these new limits, which include the 30kph limit for towns. Sinn Féin supports the ability of councils to now make decisions with their communities in relation to appropriate speed limits for their areas.
Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Fully support and back Jake's law.
Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes
Bill Clear (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Naas md	Yes 40kph RSA not fit for purpose
James Garvin (Independent), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	Strongly agree with this.
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 but if the Guards will not enforce it it may not help. We already have 30KMph speed limit in all housing estates in SDCC. It is not enforced.
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. But it needs enforcement by additional traffic policing. Otherwise those who speed currently in 50Kph zones will also speed in 30kph zones. Cars travelling at difference speeds to each other in built up areas is a safety issue.
Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	With the introduction of the new Road Traffic Act 2024, speed limits across the country are set to change in a blanket move.  However, powers have now been decentralised to local councils to make changes to these new limits, which include the 30kph limit for towns.  Sinn Féin supports the ability of councils to now make decisions with their communities in relation to appropriate speed limits for their areas - while I broadly agree lower limits may make sense in many areas, clearer definition of classification for urban areas would be needed prior to being in a position to make a firm commitment one way or another.
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	I support reduced urban area speed limits to make our roads safer
Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill	Yes
Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Absolutely. I’d also like awareness increased in SDCC of existing 30km zones, as well as enforcement.
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
Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Yes. I drive in the city centre often and cars are just racing from stop light to stop light, wasting petrol and putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. Lowering the speed limit is a win-win.
Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Yes I do

Wicklow County Council
Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	yes
Pier (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	Absolutely yes
Connor Byrne (Sinn Féin), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Yes, but I believe there should be mechanisms for local areas to change from this default if this speed limit is negatively effecting the area.
Deirdre McCormack (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Yes, this is especially important in residential areas and on roads around schools and playschools/creches where there will be a high volume of pedestrians and in particular children.
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, especially in residential areas and outside schools.  My daughter's school is on a busy road and we have had some near misses due to the speed of traffic.
Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District	Yes
John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District

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