Green TD Steven Matthews has highlighted the lack of public transport options in Donard and called for the village to be included on existing LocalLink routes in West Wicklow. Discussing the need for improved bus services in Donard, Deputy Matthews said:
“Following a meeting with a local community group, one of the key issues highlighted was the need to urgently improve public transport options in Donard Village. The reliance on cars for locals is unavoidable without the provision of a viable alternative. We need to meet this demand for public transport through including Donard on a LocalLink bus route.
“I have written to the NTA to seek their intervention in adjusting existing LocalLink with a proposal to extend the 892 LocalLink route from Dunlavin to Newbridge to include Donard. I have also suggested that the 885 LocalLink Baltinglass to Sallins route could be changed to include a stop in Donard. Both options would provide connectivity to the Bus Éireann 132 stop at Annalecky Cross with onward connection to Dublin City Centre. This would significantly improve the current provision of public transport in Donard.
“Over the last 5 years, we have seen unprecedented investment in public transport but there is still significant investment needed in parts of Wicklow that have not been connected by a LocalLink service. I will continue to work with the NTA and the Department of Transport to seek priority funding for these much-needed services. If anyone has any suggestions regarding public transport in Donard or elsewhere in Wicklow, please drop me an email and I will help in any way I can”, Deputy Matthews concluded.
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