Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I share concerns over the voluntary aspect and trying to bring those people on board. I regard this development as very progressive as it mainstreams rural transport in the State for the first time. It is a significant step forward and I hope we will look back in the future and regard this as a watershed moment. That would be my view, which may differ from Deputy Dooley's outlook. We need to be vigilant to ensure no mistakes or backward steps are made. I am very optimistic.