Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I welcome the Minister of State's comments because his Department is the expert on this matter. There are problems with overcapacity, particularly on some passenger trains. I am glad he pointed out that he believes it is covered in section 69(c). If the Minister of State is happy with it, I am satisfied.

Iarnród Éireann appears to be moving out of the freight business. Does this Bill have sufficient provisions to cover a greater use of the rail network for freight purposes if rail freight takes off in the private sector and as more money is invested in the rail infrastructure?