Great day for commuters, group claims

THE controversial McCarthy recommendation to sell off state transport services should be seen as “a great day” for long-suffering commuters, a private transport group has claimed.

The Coach Tourism and Transport Council, which represents private bus and coach operators, said the plans could revolutionise the country’s transport sector.

“At last, we can look forward to a proper public transport system in Ireland, without the CIÉ monkey on our backs,” said chief executive Gerry Mullins.