Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The NTA's opening statement identified a new pattern with a stronger rebound in public transport use. I presume that is linked to the lower fares, and I told the Minister previously that is useful evidence for the affordability of public transport and its use, but also increased congestion. Is that the result of an increased population and more people on the move anyway? They seem a bit contradictory. I presume it is not the buses causing the congestion; it is private cars.