The safety of Bus Éireann's fleet has been thrown into question after a door fell off the Route 64 bus serving Sligo to Galway.

No one was injured during the incident.

Fianna Fáil representative Marc Mac Sharry has urged Bus Éireann to provide clarity on the safety of their vehicles.

He commented: "Bus Éireann have been less than reassuring about this incident. I believe they should give more details and give clarity to their customers that this is an isolated problem. They should also clarify how often the safety of vehicles is assessed and if they are aware of other problems on similar routes.


"Bus Éireann must not dismiss this as a 'mechanical fault', and if necessary, a full fleet assessment should be carried out. Was this mechanical fault known and if so, why was that particular bus used on the route if there were concerns?

"The public are entitled to answers and reassurance that the Bus Éireann service they travel on is roadworthy and safe. The safety of passengers and road users is paramount. The public are entitled to safety on public transport. An incident like this cannot and should not happen again."

(CM/JG)