Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government aims to improve public transport. Bus Éireann has recognised a number of areas, for example, across west Cork, through mid-Cork and into north Cork, where improvements are needed. The pandemic has held up a great deal of improvement. Being an optimist, I am looking towards reopening after the pandemic. I see this as a real opportunity to make changes as people are creating new habits and returning to college and the workplace. It was recognised in respect of the Macroom service, which operates via Coachford and Cloughduv, and also in respect of the Enniskeane and Cross Barry services, the 243 into north Cork and many others that there was a need to upgrade services. As we prepare plans for reopening society, can there be engagement with transport service providers, including Bus Éireann, in Cork and right across the country to ensure the best services reopen for people as they form new habits and return to the workplace?

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