Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

The Minister will be aware that the outlook from CIE's perspective is difficult. Perhaps he will indicate whether he has engaged in discussions with CIE in respect of the implementation of cost savings for 2011 and outline the impact such savings might have on services.

The programme for Government also states that the Government supports a modern, high-speed transport system and the expansion, in range and frequency, of high-capacity commuter services. How does the Minister propose to achieve this? Does he have plans to privatise bus or rail services?

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