Transport Issues Raise Concern in Clondalkin
The [translate:National Transport Authority] has been requested to address transport problems in Clondalkin following complaints at a recent community forum. Residents continue to face difficulties due to unreliable public transport services.
Community Calls for NTA Involvement
A formal appeal was made to include an NTA representative in future discussions to directly tackle the ongoing issues affecting the area.
Statements from Local Councillors
“The 13 coming through Clondalkin was listed as one of the most cancelled buses in Dublin. These are issues that are affecting a lot of people, particularly older people who, if a bus is cancelled, they’re left there waiting in the cold. Same with people with disabilities, people with young kids, but also people trying to get to work.”
– Councillor Darragh Adelaide
On [translate:Wednesday, October 15], the 13 bus was cancelled 21 times, which accounts for a 13% cancellation rate. Most cancellations occurred near the starting point of the Grange Castle-Mountjoy Square route.
“What can happen is that the bus skips Bawnogue in order to get back on track because when they’re late, they get fined by the NTA.”
– Councillor Eoin Ó Broin
Councillor Ó Broin also noted that some buses have skipped Bawnogue, a stop currently affected by roadworks, as part of efforts to maintain schedule adherence despite penalties for delays.
Summary
Residents of Clondalkin face significant disruptions due to frequent cancellations of the 13 bus, prompting calls for stronger NTA engagement to improve service reliability.
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