Ms Vivienne Jupp:

I expect the PSO will be always required in terms of running a public transport service. That is the case in all other countries and I expect it to continue to be a requirement here.

If we were to raise all of that money from the fare boxes, fares would be expensive. We have been given an indication that next year's subvention will decrease a little, but we hope that it will subsequently stabilise.

We have enjoyed an advantage in the fuel rebate. Approximately €1.5 million goes to Dublin Bus, although I am unsure how much goes to each company. The sums are not large, but they are important contributions.

The only element that we are proposing to sell is excess capacity in our fibre optic cables. Discussions are under way. There are no other plans for major sales. Some properties will be sold, but they are not large. They are all mentioned on the website.

I invite Mr. Nolan to discuss rural and school transport and wheelchair accessibility.