Connecting Ireland Slows Down | Waterford News

Public transport in Ireland is grinding to a halt — the Connecting Ireland bus rollout has plummeted from 65 new services in 2023 to just four this year, leaving towns like Dungarvan and Portlaw stranded without reliable options. Rural communities, already reliant on cars, face isolation from work, school, and healthcare. Sinn Féin TDs are sounding the alarm, stressing that these routes aren’t luxuries — they’re lifelines for everyone, especially the young and elderly. With 87 services still pending and an estimated €20 million needed annually, the pressure’s mounting for Budget 2027 to deliver the funding and accountability these regions desperately need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44fcba28158ade4e