Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to take the opportunity to raise an issue relating to transport. The 20% reduction in public transport fares has been a great success. My understanding from the National Transport Authority, NTA, is that there has been an uplift of approximately 15% in Limerick compared with figures pre-Covid. It has been a resounding success. There have been unintended consequences, however. The 307 bus route goes from Limerick city to the University of Limerick, UL, and then up Castletroy College Road. The 308 bus route goes out to UL and then to Groody Road and comes back via Ballysimon. Those routes are important as they serve the university. Bus Éireann also has bus routes serving UL, namely, the 304 and 304A routes. However, Dublin Coach has announced that, effective from close of business on Friday, it is discontinuing the 307 and 308 routes.