How and Why ACTSLtd was formed?
Accessible Community Transport Southside Ltd (ACTSLtd) was set up as a not for profit limited company in July 2001 and began operating in February 2002, following approval as a FAS Social Economy project in the Dun Laoghaire County Council area of South Dublin . In November 2004, ACTSLtd amalgamated with South West Dublin Accessible Transport and so expanded to cover the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and South Dublin County Council areas and is supported by all the Local Area Partnership Companies.
Mission Statement
To provide a flexible, customer focused, accessible and affordable transport service for individuals with disabilities and people with mobility difficulties.
Aims of ACTSLtd
- To provide a door to door demand responsive transport service
- To have a visionary approach to developing a Community Bus service building on the identified needs of disadvantaged communities
- To contribute to the social and economic development of South and West Dublin particularly in relation to creating employment opportunities
- To work with local existing transport providers and relevant agencies to develop a comprehensive local transport network
Vision of the Board of ACTSLtd
The Board of ACTSLtd see the issue of the need for accessible door to door transport for people with disabilities and people with limited mobility as one of Social Inclusion for vulnerable and isolated individuals and disadvantaged groups in our society.
The Board is guided in it's vision by the existence of Door-To-Door Accessible Transport services to people with disabilities and limited mobility throughout towns and cities in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and elsewhere in Europe.
Based on the experience of ACTSLtd in providing door to door accessible transport over the past seven years, the Board believes that time is now right for a transport service for this sector of the population to be established on a firmer, more sustainable footing in the Dublin area.
The operation of ACTSLtd is based on:
- The principles of social inclusion
- The identification of the transport needs of vulnerable groups and individuals in our society.
- The provision of an accessible affordable transport service to enable people to achieve a sense of self worth, well being and to live independently.
ACTSLtd has a Board of Directors representing The Disability Sector, Community Groups, Travel Club members and the local Area Partnerships while three of the Directors form a Management Committee with the Manager.
ACTSLtd Board Directors
Michael Fox [Chairperson] Dodder Valley (formerly Tallaght) Partnership
Mary Collins [Vice Chair] Dun Laoghaire Disability Interest Group and Travel Club Membership
Paddy Beare Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
Geraldine Graydon HADD Family Support Group
Paul Crinion KWCDT Partnership (formerly KWCD)
David Lynch CPLN Partnership (formerly Clondalkin)
Ray Byrne Southside Partnership DL and Dun Laoghaire Disability Interest Group
Roberta Connolly Travel Club Membership
Gary Morris Enable Ireland Adult Services Dun Laoghaire
ACTSLtd Staff
Office Peter and Emma
Drivers Chris, Phillip, Gene, Bernard, Kevin, Anthony, Martin, Mick, Richard, Joe, John and Jim
Manager Gerry O' Brien
