James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for that information. He is right in what he is saying. Passenger numbers are looking positive. Services have been rolled out in the towns that have been mentioned, in Youghal, Mitchelstown and Mallow. On behalf of the people of Ladysbridge, Ballymacoda, Lisgoold, Shanagarry, Garryvoe, of those important local villages in the east Cork area, I want to make the case here in Dáil Éireann that it is really important we improve connectivity by having regular services. Ladysbridge is the only one. It has one service a week. I want to see Ballymacoda, Ladysbridge, Shanagarry and Garryvoe all having that connectivity to their local primary towns, namely, Midleton and Youghal. It is a service that would be very much appreciated. These people are not serviced by proper rail or Bus Éireann services in the area. We need to look at putting in Local Link. The people in that area would appreciate it.

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