Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion

Ms Anne Graham:

We recognise that, which is why we want to provide a comprehensive network. As I said, this really is dependent on having the staff resources to be able to deliver that service. In terms of the rail networks, it is a little bit more difficult because the infrastructure needs to be maintained overnight, as does the fleet. There is a very short window that is available to the operators to carry out whatever maintenance works they need to do. Unfortunately, it is much more difficult to be able to provide a 24-hour light rail service or a 24-hour rail service. It can be done occasionally, particularly in the lead-up to Christmas at times of very high demand to support the night-time economy. In terms of general access, however, it is very difficult and-----

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