Ms Anne Graham:

There is a risk associated with that. Behind that, the authority would consider if there is a public service obligation to provide a service that is not being provided on a commercial basis. That is the work we do. We would consider whether we can provide a public transport service for those small towns and communities. That is what we are doing with regard to Bus Éireann routes 5 and 7. We do it in other locations around the country as well. The Deputy indicated that rural transport services do not exist in Leitrim.