Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

A commuter using the public transport system on a regular basis will be able to make savings. Deputy Ross is aware that savings have to be made across all Departments and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, is no different. I agree with the Deputy that CIE and its companies have to be managed efficiently and this is what the Government expects of the companies. The issue of the fare increase is a matter which was the subject of discussion between CIE and the National Transport Authority.

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