Public transport should not be used as a political instrument. Whether it encourages "Long distance commuting" or not is irrelevant. We are not back in communist central planning mode here. If there is enough demand, then run it.
Fact is, no single mode of public transport in Ireland runs reasonable hours. Dart & [regular] Dublin Bus services finish at 23:30, I know of no other sizeable European city where this is the case. Half hourly services until 1am would be fitting for a city of 1.5 mil.
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