NBRU reps across the country are reporting a substantial increase in the use of face coverings by bus and rail passengers although primarily on mainline trains and Bus Eireann however city commuters seem a little slower to comply .This is directly as a result of our union through the efforts of our general secretary Dermot O’Leary and his team of union officers being the only frontline trade union in public transport to persistently push for mandatory use of face covering/masks .Dermot O’Leary  is again calling for a dedicated enforcement resource .For those concerned with face coverings/masks we have come across 2 very interesting videos which might address some of your concerns one from irish doctor and one uk based:

https://twitter.com/DrZeroCraic/status/1283048334031290375?s=20

https://www.facebook.com/NowThisFuture/videos/325670641786680/

(nbru does not endorse the content of this video it is for entertainment purposes only)