Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

My opinion is that the two sides should get together and construct a solution in the interests of the taxpayer, the consumer, workers and rural areas. The interests of rural areas are very important. In that sense one cannot just do away with Expressway. What we must do is ensure a profitable service is run and a PSO service also. We have to ensure social needs are met. This is imperative in the transport system. The PSO service runs in parallel with a profitable or commercial service. That is what I am pursuing. I will not dictate whether Expressway should be closed down. What I really want to see is a healthy, thriving bus service in rural areas and throughout the rest of the country.