John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is carrying out an evaluation of all of the PSO routes in respect of commercial viability. I am sure Senator Higgins has already embarked on engagement with the Bus Éireann manager in the area and discussed the viability of alternative routes. The extension of the Galway route, the additional rail services and the licensing of bus additional services may not be at the time to which Senator Higgins referred, 7.30 a.m., but perhaps she can talk to a private operator in the area, such as Buslink, that may consider taking up the route being withdrawn. I have no doubt a private operator, such as Farrell Travel, may be interested in it if it is as viable as Senator Higgins suggests.