Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

One would expect a higher subsidy because of lower use in the rural areas. That is exactly the point. The Minister gave €60 million to 1.3 million people in Dublin. That is the reality. I am all in favour of what is done in Dublin - 150% in favour.

Will the Minister tell us if it is his policy to provide rural bus services after 6 p.m. outside of the major towns, for example, on regular routes out of the likes of Galway and the rural services? Is it the Minister's policy to extend services after 6 p.m.?