If there is one learning, to use the modern jargon, we can take from the internationally caused fuel crisis in the country and the recent protests, it is the need to augment and develop public transport in this country. Before I go further, I acknowledge that we are very lucky in Cavan with the hourly service on the N3 to Dublin, which is excellent, and Local Link does good work, but there is much more need for connectivity in public transport. I give the practical example of Carton Brothers' Manor Farm, a poultry processing place in Shercock, County Cavan. It is an example that repeats everywhere in the country. It has two shifts a day starting at particular times with a large cohort of workers coming from the various centres around. There needs to be public transport into that place to coincide with the beginning of these shifts. The same applies to all the major employers in the country.

In light of what has happened in the last few weeks, there is a real need to review the level of availability of public transport, and to look at the linkages between towns and major centres of education and employment. If people sat down and did good logistical studies on it, it could be done. Great strides were made on public transport during the period of the previous Government and this needs to be further developed and continued. I would like us to debate this on some occasion as soon the Leader is able to accommodate it. In the interim, he might convey to the Ministers that this should be the great learning from the recent problem.

We need Local Link services augmented.

We need rail connectivity and, sadly, we do not have in my region. We need more bus services for towns and villages and serving hospitals and other healthcare establishments, education establishments and workplaces. Apart from global warming or the environmental element of carbon emissions, it is an issue of efficiency and cost as regards fuel. This is a logical thing to do. We have to go at this with gusto. Let us do so now. With God's help, there may be a settlement in the coming days in Lebanon and Iran. Even with a settlement, however, who knows when the next situation will erupt, so it is critical that we do this. I expect and hope for a positive response because this could be a game changer.