From 15 June, it will be mandatory for face masks to be worn on public transport in England.
Those who refuse to comply may be refused travel and could even be fined in some cases.
There are currently no plans for similar measures to be made mandatory here in Ireland, but should they be?
Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, joined us to explain why he thinks public transport in Ireland should follow England's lead.
Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.
