Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes, but it is small. Bus Éireann operates one of those routes while others are provided by local operators. Typically, these services arise due to reorganisation of commercial services and are a response to ensure rural connectivity. The Deputy also raised the fares policy. The National Transport Authority, NTA, is responsible for that, so perhaps she will address her questions to its representatives when they appear before the committee in the next few minutes. The NTA's plans for the future are probably for regular modest changes, not on the scale of the large lumpy changes which we had in the past. However, the Deputy can address her question to the NTA.

The Deputy spoke about cost efficient ways of getting people out of their cars. The general strategy of getting people out of their cars is working. It is certainly the objective and it is the thrust of public transport policy in certain areas. This is important for emissions and congestion. If anybody asks what the long-term vision is, as Deputy Troy likes to ask-----