Bus Éireann tonight announced the latest stage of its massive cost-cutting drive with the axing of one service and the curtailment of 18 others.

The majority of services in the country are operating with some delays, particularly in the east where road and weather conditions are difficult, Bus Éireann have said.

Bus Eireann have said most of their services in the east of the country are operating with some delays, but some local services operating on secondary roads are disrupted.