Bus Éireann award for Edenderry man

An Edenderry man has been recognised nationally for going the extra mile at Bus Éireann’s annual GEM Awards.

Pauric Wall from Edenderry received the National GEM Collaboration & Respect Award, with his colleague Tom Kenny from Castlerea in Roscommon winning the National GEM Performance Award. Both Pauric and Tom work from the Athlone depot,

Pauric Wall was recognised for his role as supervisor for school services, Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Pauric made sure that school buses were always equipped with enough sanitiser and that school transport was always available.

Tom Kenny was awarded for his outstanding work as a mechanic on the Athlone town bus service and local school buses, making sure that Bus Éireann passengers can always be assured of a safe and comfortable journey.

In congratulating the winners, Stephen Kent, Bus Éireann Chief Executive Officer said: "2021 has been a landmark year for Bus Éireann and I am proud of our team of dedicated employees all across Ireland who go the extra mile for our customers.

‘’I would especially like to recognise Pauric and Tom, who have been awarded specifically for their demonstration of Bus Éireann’s core values. Pauric for his commitment to our customers and for the support he provides to colleagues and Tom for keeping Bus Éireann’s fleet in Westmeath on the road each and every day.’’

For Bus Éireann’s Western region, the Athlone depot nominees won three awards in total. Pauric Wall won ‘Supervisor of the Year’, while Tom Kenny from Roscommon won ‘Craftworker of the Year’ and Noel Finnerty from Galway was awarded ‘School Bus Driver of the Year’.