Our lead story this morning concerns a review that is under way of the viability of Expressway routes operated by the State-owned transport company Bus Éireann.

The Expressway services are run on a fully commercial basis by the company and do not receive financial support from the Exchequer. In many cases such services face competition on the routes from private sector rivals.

Informed sources have told Martin Wall that, while all Expressway routes were under review, a number of services in particular are being examined.