Calls have been made for greater consultation with local councillors over the provision of bus shelters across East Donegal.
Councillor Patrick McGowan says it’s been two years since the issue was raised, with stops in Convoy, Castlefinn, Killygordon, Lifford and Drumkeen still lacking adequate shelter.
He says students and older passengers are regularly left waiting in the rain, while some bus stops are poorly located or missing altogether.
Cllr McGowan is now calling for a meeting with Bus Éireann, road design officials and other relevant bodies to clarify who decides where shelters are installed and ensure local needs are taken into account.
He notes that adequate shelters and stops are essential for the public to carry out daily tasks and to move away from car use:
