Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. While I appreciate he is taking this matter on behalf of his colleague, it is unacceptable to the community in Connemara that these services are being removed from the area. Many customers will be unable to travel to Galway city or Clifden, not due to illness but for financial reasons. It is essential they are able to avail of services in their areas.

I ask that the Minister of State relay to the Minister, Deputy Burton, that this decision needs to be reviewed. It is not workable on the ground or practicable. While it might result in savings for the Department it will place a huge burden on the people living in the areas concerned.