Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I will be quick given that the time is approaching 11 a.m.

I refer to the good news on the fleet transferring to hybrid models. Who knows what the future will bring in terms of technology. Has any work been done by the company to quantify its carbon emissions now or even two years ago? What are the projections as the fleet modernises? This is a very forward-looking, progressive move. For a company the size of Bus Éireann to show some leadership on how carbon emissions can be reduced and to have that quantified would be very useful for other states and also private actors. I ask that the company have a look at doing that in the interests of furthering the good news story.

I echo the sentiments of others in thanking all the company's staff for their work during this pandemic, from those who are driving the buses to those preparing them and to everyone behind the scenes.