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LAWLESS WELCOMES OPENING OF PHOENIX PARK TUNNEL

James Lawless TD has welcomed news the opening of the Phoenix Park tunnel for their service from Kildare North into Pearse Street Station, Connolly and Grand Canal Dock took place this morning

The new service will bring us commuters right into all the transport links in the Greater Dublin Area.

James commented, “Since being elected to the Dáil, lobbying for the opening of the tunnel was my number one objective. It is a matter I have been working on for over ten years since I first entered public life. It is a credit to Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority (NTA) for working together on this project.” Continue reading “LAWLESS WELCOMES OPENING OF PHOENIX PARK TUNNEL”

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LAWLESS RAISES OPERATION OF COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES IN THE DAIL

James Lawless queried the operation of Tús and Community Employment schemes in the Dáil today

James said, “Too often a worker is willing and able to remain placed with the same institution (usually a charitable or community organisation like Tidy Towns or McAuley Place) but is forced by “job-path” to spend a year in limbo and seeking alternate work.”

“This sees both the organisation and the individual losing out on an arrangement that gives the individual a job they enjoy and the organisation an extra staff member. “

“This all stems from changes made to the scheme last August when it was outsourced to private providers. Following my question Minister Varadkar has agreed to review the operation of the scheme.”

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LAWLESS WELCOMES ADDITIONAL SUNDAY SERVICES ON THE 67 ROUTE

James Lawless TD is delighted to say Dublin Bus have confirmed additional Sunday services to me following meetings he had held with them during the Summer on the 67 route

The new timetable will mean a 67 will arrive into Celbridge & Maynooth every 30 minutes on Sunday from the 27th of this month.

James said, “I am looking forward to continue working with Dublin Bus and the NTA to improve services for the commuters in Celbridge and Maynooth.”

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LAWLESS WELCOMES SHORT HOP EXTENSION

James Lawless TD is pleased to confirm that Sallins, Naas and Kilcock train stations will be moved into the ‘short hop zone’ and fares will be reduced by up to 50% following a series of meetings I held with the National Transport Authority (NTA) on the matter

James said, “After a prolonged engagement with the NTA, including meetings in Leinster House, and sustained lobbying with both them and Irish Rail, on the disparity of train fares for commuters in Kilcock, Naas, and Sallins they now have revised the zoning model and are making significant changes for the betterment of commuters in these areas.” Continue reading “LAWLESS WELCOMES SHORT HOP EXTENSION”

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O’ROURKE SEEKING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE 66 AND 67 SERVICE

Frank O’Rourke has met the the NTA and Dublin Bus in recent days again to get improvements on the 66 & 67 Dublin Bus Service

Frank commented, “On the 66 Service I’m pursuing an improved frequency and in particular along the Glen Easton Road as this is an issue which comes up at my weekly clinics in Leixlip.”

“On the 67 Service I’m pursuing an earlier Sunday morning service with a more regular frequency of this Sunday service along with a later 67X from Dublin on the weekdays to accommodate all those public transport users that work until 6pm each evening. I hope to have positive updates on these issues very soon.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE SEEKING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE 66 AND 67 SERVICE”