John O'Mahony (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Ross for appearing before the committee and for her comprehensive opening statement. I wish her well in her new role. I am reminded of the old adage, "If you need something done, ask a busy person." Based on what she has outlined, she has not been hanging around.

Ms Ross mentioned CIÉ's role in a sustainable public transport system. She also referred to finance and to the pension issue. The latter is a long-running issue that did not emerge today or yesterday. What does Ms Ross see as the solution to the pension issue? What does she see as the solution to make CIÉ play its full role and continue to grow? What advice would she give to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport? I ask her to expand on some of those matters.