Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 55, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following:

"(b) requirements for the maintenance and inspection of railway infrastructure, rail track, permanent way and rolling stock,

(c) the maximum carrying capacity for both passenger and freight trains,

(d) the maximum hours of work and the minimum hours of rest for safety critical staff,".

This amendment deals with the carrying capacity of trains, the maximum and minimum number of hours worked and maintenance of the rail track. We spoke in detail on this on Committee Stage and I raised it on Second Stage. I would like to hear the Minister of State's views.