Talks over shoring up loss-making Bus Éireann routes

Potential subsidy payments of more than €7 million on a range of loss-making routes

Talks are underway that could see the Government agree a deal to pump millions into Bus Éireann by agreeing to subsidise loss-making routes through small towns.

Bus Éireann unions and management have identified potential subsidy payments of more than €7 million on a range of loss-making routes.

Trade union analysis suggests that two routes – Dublin to Galway and Dublin to Waterford –could generate €2.2 million in subsidies.

Separate Bus Éireann management analysis ...