John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is an important service for those using it. I thank the witnesses for attending. The information the witnesses provided to us was important. I hope the suggestions made by committee members to the NTA and Bus Éireann will be useful. Resources are a major factor but perhaps the model could be improved when changes are made. I realise that, as a commercial operation, the company may not be able to share some information. In other circles, we hear about Chinese walls and I wonder whether that could be used. Can the PR be done better to avoid the large public meetings and concern among communities? I hope the suggestions can be taken on board to hold some discussion about what an alternative plan looks like if changes must be made. It is in the interests of the NTA, Bus Éireann, public representatives and, most importantly, the public to know what services they will end up with if changes are made. We will have ongoing communication on the matter.