Shane Ross zeroes in on loss-making rural Irish Rail routes

Transport Minister Shane Ross has said it is difficult to justify the existence of rail lines which lose hundreds of euro per fare.

Directly referencing the controversial Limerick to Ballybrophy line, which loses €550 per fare, Mr Ross has refused to rule out shutting down high loss-making lines.

He made his comments in an interview with the Irish Examiner, but insisted closing rail lines is not his intention at this stage.