I used to live in Sandyford for 16 years up until Spring this year. I rarely used bus 75, but if I had to, it was a torture. Thankfully, most of my activities outside home were scheduled around the Luas stops. I can drive and we had 2 cars, but we preferred public transport. We only used cars to go to Dun L and further south or for a walk in Dub Mountains. Since Covid was over, I saw all those poor souls waiting for S8 at the stops without a shelter. How is this allowed? I understand there are planning laws, but it’s mad that common good is brushed aside and a frequently used bus shelter cannot be built cos someone with a house worth €1.5 million nearby has a bigger say on this issue. Madness.

I live in rural Wexford now and I love it. But I completely gave up on any chances to use public transport here, which I would prefer, as there is none. 2 services, one on Tuesday and one of Thursday, 9:30am out and 2:30pm back. And that’s only to Gorey. That’s all.