Public Transport Operation: The bus network in Dublin is a natural monopoly, and (having studied a little Macroeconomics), I believe that in the long run, if Dublin Bus could ruin it as a monopoly, in the long run, it would lead to a better service, at lower cost. I also think that Public Transport is as much a public service as footpaths, and that it should be much more heavily subsidised, as in other European cities (eg Nice), so as to be very affordable.
Bus Connects: I hope the plan is not still to cut down all the trees along roads like Merrion Road and Baggot St, which would turn our lovely city into a concrete desert with 4 lane highways. Where road space does not allow enough space for cycle lanes and a bus and vehicle lane in each direction, the challenge is to reduce the amount of vehicular traffic so that buses and vehicles can share a lane, and the buses can provide a good service using various bus priority measures.
Accessibility: There are Security issues on DART, LUAS and busses, where people have been attacked and injured, and would-be passengers, women especially, are afraid to use public transport. CCTV and security guards should be provided.
There should be toilet facilities at main train stations, and at bus and LUAS, and taxi, termini.
In my opinion, the bus route should be moved back from Park Ave (Dublin 4) to Strand road. A Cycleway is proposed for Park Ave, but when 2 buses pass each other, one has to mount the pavement, (as the road is not very wide)- not ideal for cyclists. Also, who wants to go to Park Ave? Strand road is a popular leisure destination.
LUAS tracks should be filled in with rubber. as in other cities worldwide, so that cyclists don't get their wheels caught. Therte has been at least one death, and many accidents, to cyclists, caused by Luas tracks.
As regards public transport to the airport and to Dublin Port: For Climate reasons sea travel should be prioritised over air travel. Therefore busses (and Trains) meeting foot-passengers from ferries at Dublin (and Dunlaoghaire) port need to provide an efficient and attractive service, and actually meet the boats whether on time or delayed. At the moment, this service in Dublin Port is very poor indeed.