I recall the time when it looked as if the railways would have to close because of accidents and the safety issue. Senator Higgins knows that I went to Government with a plan seeking £500 million, it took three Cabinet meetings to obtain it. That is the reason the lines are now open and safe. I am pleased to say that during my five years in office there were no fatalities as a result of rail accidents, although, sadly, there were a number of suicide attempts. The railways could not have progressed any further if we had not made that investment in rail safety. At the time the current Minister, Deputy Brennan, attended Cabinet meetings as Chief Whip and was most supportive.