CityLink Ireland

CityLink Ireland is a private operator of public transport in the Republic of Ireland. It operates long distance bus services between Dublin and Galway, between Galway and Clifden, and between Galway and Cork (via Limerick).

Originally set up by businessman Jim Burke in 1994,[1] the company is currently owned by ComfortDelGro, a Singapore based transport company.

In 2010 CityLink outsourced the running of its bus services to Callinan Coaches whilst remaining in control of sales and marketing of its routes.[2]

In April 2010 CityLink were prosecuted for operating an unlicensed bus service between Dublin and Galway when, in addition to their licensed stopping bus service, they introduced a non-stop service between the two cities. While the District Court judge hearing the case found that the case against the company had been proven to the required degree, she decided to give them the benefit of the Probation Act.[3]

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References

  1. ^ "Doors open for private bus operators". The Irish Independent. 22 January 2004. http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/doors-open-for-private-bus-operators-189406.html. Retrieved 17 June 2011. 
  2. ^ Joe Dermody (17 June 2010). "Citylink outsources routes in €30m deal". The Irish Examiner. http://www.examiner.ie/business/kfcwcwgbsnql/. Retrieved 17 June 2011. 
  3. ^ Brian McDonald (29 April 2010). "Unlicensed bus firm escapes conviction with charity donation". The Irish Independent. http://www.independent.ie/national-news/courts/unlicensed-bus-firm-escapes-conviction-with-charity-donation-2156905.html. Retrieved 17 June 2011. 

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