John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Fair enough. Anyhow, the witnesses will take my point with regard to the economic situation and the effect of these cuts in rail services.

The NTA's briefing made specific mention of rural transport at the end. My constituency has a very well developed rural transport system. It has worked very well and is well managed and administered, and people use it. There has been talk of a model system throughout the country whereby we integrate services in different areas. Ms Graham mentioned taking the rural transport system and integrating it with existing bus lines. There is also the potential for links with health care services. How is this model system working? What is expected to happen in the next year or so with the rural transport system?