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NTA Response to F-Spine Feedback
Since the launch of the F-Spine I have collected aver 70 detailed reports from local residents on the performance of the new F-Spine and S-Spine bus routes. These submissions highlighted repeated cancellations, buses failing to turn up, overcrowding, and inaccurate real-time information on routes like the F1, F2, F3, 15, 15B, 150, 84, S4 and S8. I submitted the full dataset to the NTA, Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead and asked for clear answers on what actions are being taken and how
Nov 245 min read


Community Climate Action Fund
South Dublin County Council has officially opened applications for the Community Climate Action Programme , offering local groups the chance to lead meaningful, practical climate action in their own areas. This funding is designed to support community-driven projects that lower emissions, enhance local resilience, and make our neighbourhoods cleaner, greener, and more vibrant. Who Can Apply? The programme is open to not-for-profit groups based in the South Dublin County Coun
Nov 142 min read


Bus Watch
If you’ve experienced delays, missed buses, or overcrowding on Dublin’s new or existing bus routes, this tool lets you quickly report it. Your feedback will help build a real picture of how the service is performing day to day. Each month, the results will be summarised and shared publicly, as well as sent to the National Transport Authority (NTA) , Dublin Bus , and Go-Ahead Ireland to help improve reliability and passenger experience. To submit your feedback fill out the sh
Oct 191 min read


BusConnects Phase 7 – Launching 19 October 2025
What’s Changing for Dublin South-West Bus Users From Sunday 19 October 2025, the National Transport Authority (NTA) will introduce the...
Oct 62 min read


Greenhills Park – Part 8 Proposal
South Dublin County Council has published a Part 8 planning application for a new sports facility in Greenhills Park, Dublin 12. Below...
Sep 232 min read


Why Cycle Lanes Work: The Facts Behind the Debate
Cycle lanes often spark heated debate in Ireland. Some dismiss them as “window dressing” or claim they’re “not used.” But the evidence,...
Sep 22 min read


Hot School Meals: An Investment in Ireland’s Future
Ireland’s Hot School Meals Programme was first championed by the Green Party as a way to tackle child poverty, improve learning, and give...
Sep 21 min read


NTA Response to F-Spine Residents' Queries
I want to thank everyone who took the time to share their experiences and concerns about the F Spine route launch under BusConnects,...
Aug 62 min read


BusConnects F2 & F3 Routes – Connecting Templeogue, Perrystown, Greenhills & Walkinstown to the City Centre
UPDATE: Click here for an update on the exact routes, timetables and maps. The BusConnects redesign is bringing two new routes to Dublin...
Jul 102 min read


BusConnects F1 Route Launch: Tallaght to City Centre via Templeogue & Firhouse
UPDATE: Click here for an update on the exact routes, timetables and maps. As part of the major BusConnects redesign of Dublin’s public...
Jul 102 min read


South Dublin Homeowner Clive Ryan Avoids Prison after Home Retrofitting Controversy
Last month Clive Ryan made headlines for facing imprisonment and a large fine after retrofitting his home under a Government grant....
May 192 min read


Templeville Road Active Travel Scheme Phase 2 Consultation Open
South Dublin County Council have now commenced a non-statutory public consultation for the scheme. This consultation will run from Friday...
Apr 6, 20241 min read


Increased Cost of Business Grants now Available
As part of Budget 2024, the Government approved a package worth €257m for the ICOB grant. The Rates Administration section of South...
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Redesign of Suburban Roadways
South Dublin County Council are implementing a number of active travel and increased suburban roadway safety initiatives across the...
Mar 25, 20241 min read
SDCC Launches Climate Action Plan 2024-29
South Dublin County Council have published the approved Climate Action Plan 2024-2029, in accordance with the requirements of the Climate...
Mar 15, 20243 min read


ESRI Research Highlights Benefits of Active Travel Schemes
Concerns have been raised in regard to a number of the Active Travel Schemes in the County. The main issues cited are that these schemes...
Feb 20, 20241 min read


SDCC Launches Winter Salt Bin Map
South Dublin County Council have created an online Winter Maintenance portal which includes information on the winter service plan and a...
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Funding Available for Community Climate Action Programmes
South Dublin County Council have launched strand 1 of the community climate action programme with over €1m worth of funding available for...
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme Update
December 2023 Stage 1 of the scheme from St Enda’s Park to St Gatien's Court is progressing well with the in stream works in St. Enda’s...
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Quick Guide: How to create community pollinator areas
It is a common misconception that seeded wildflower meadows of bright blue, red, yellow and all the colours of the rainbow are the ideal...
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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