With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions 4, 5 and 6 together.
I am informed by C.I.E. that the entire system is to be re-examined to see what further economies can be effected. These economies are necessary to bridge the gap between the increased operating costs following the recent and prospective wage increases, and the total revenue which can be attained by increases in fares and rates and greater productivity.
This examination has only commenced and I am unable to forecast the results. It is, of course, a matter for C.I.E. to determine the means by which they will achieve the statutory obligation to pay their way by March 1964.