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LAWLESS DISAPPOINTED AT MINISTER’S REFUSAL TO ENGAGE ON 120 BUS ROUTE

James Lawless TD is disappointed that Minister Shane Ross refused to answer a question put to him about capacity on he 120 Bus Route

James commented, “I recently submitted a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Transport on the ongoing capacity problems on the 120 Bus. The Minister referred the question to the NTA rather than providing an answer himself. I was informed by the NTA that interim arrangements are in place to supply the same capacity as normal on the 120 before the delayed transfer to Go Ahead takes place on 19th January.”

“However, it is clear that capacity problems are persisting on the route so I will be asking the NTA to improve capacity. When Go Ahead take over in January capacity should be drastically improved and I will be monitoring the situation to see how the service is operating.”

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O’ROURKE SAYS KILDARE NOT GETTING FAIR SHARE OF TES FUNDS

Frank O’Rourke TD has welcomed the allocation of funds for projects in Kilcock and Prosperous under the Town and Village Town Enhancement Scheme.

However Deputy O’Rourke also highlighted that Kildare was not receiving its fair share of funding under this scheme.

“Kilcock and Prosperous will each receive €100,000 under the 2019 allocations . Three main approach roads to Prosperous will be improved. Four principal approach roads to Kilcock will also be improved.”

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LAWLESS RAISES BUS DELAYS IN THE DAIL

James Lawless TD raised the delays and inconsistencies which have plagued Bus Éireann passengers in Kildare in recent weeks in the Dáil today

“In north Kildare, in particular, places such as Kilcock, Clane and Prosperous, buses are literally not turning up in the morning to collect people. When they do turn up they are delayed, but people are being left stranded at the bus stop.”

“I have engaged with the stakeholders, the National Transport Authority, Bus Éireann and other authoritative sources. There appears to be an unofficial industrial dispute, a form of blue flu, amongst the drivers. I put it to the Minister for Transport who has fobbed it off to the NTA.”

“Commuters trying to travel to work, hospital appointments, college or school are being left stranded in towns were Bus Éireann general is the only mode of public transport. The Taoiseach must direct the Minister to take action and show leadership in this crisis.”