Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Like previous speakers, I acknowledge all the work Irish Rail is undertaking. It is much appreciated.

My first question relates to providing further insight into passenger journeys per route. Has Irish Rail seen an increase in demand in certain services compared with pre-Covid-19 pandemic times, specifically on the intercity routes in the west of Ireland? How has that impacted on planning for increased capacity?