Varadkar: Public transport fares to rise

Public transport fares are set to increase and there will be a reduction in services, according to the Transport Minister Leo Vardakar.

Mr Varadkar said the C.I.E is losing money and therefore changes need to be made.

The level of fare increases has yet to be determined but it is understood it will depend on cost reductions and getting more people to use public transport.

Spokesperson for the Rail Users Council, Mark Gleeson has said it is "a false economy".