Bus Éireann (, Irish Bus) provides bus services in Ireland with the exception of those operated entirely within the Dublin Region, which are provided by Dublin Bus. Bus Éireann, established as a separate company in 1987, is a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann. The logo of Bus Éireann incorporates a red Irish Setter, a breed of dog which originated in Ireland. The company's primary hub is Busáras - Central Bus Station, located in Store Street, Central Dublin. In 2007, the company carried 96 million passengers. In 2010, reduced tourism and slowdown in retailing in Ireland had reduced the number to 79,5 million passengers.
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