Later Limerick City bus service to reduce social isolation

Name: Later Limerick City bus service to reduce social isolation
Uploaded: 2022-10-29T09:00:04+01:00
Channel: Alan Jacques
Description: Bus Éireann is to be asked to extend the operating timetable of the 305 bus service serving St Mary's Park beyond 5.30pm.

Alan Jacques

October 29, 2022

Limerick 305 bus — The service will be operated by Local Link Limerick Clare seven days a week, and will cost no more than €3 to ensure the service remains affordable for users. Stock photo.

LIMERICK City and County Council has been asked to contact Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority (NTA) with a view to extending the operating timetable of the 305 bus service serving St Mary’s Park beyond 5.30pm.

The call came from Labour Party councillor Conor Sheehan at last week’s Metropolitan District meeting when he told the council executive that the current timetable was totally unacceptable.

“Social isolation is one of the biggest problems facing people in Regeneration areas and we need to hear from Bus Éireann on this,” he said.

Sinn Féin councillor Sharon Benson seconded the motion and said it was a disgrace that St Mary’s Park and Garryowen were without bus services after 5.30 pm.

“This contributes to social isolation. They have to have a bus service. These communities deserve equal treatment,” she added.