Iarnród Éireann's medium-term investment programme is currently a matter of discussion between my Department and the company. The development of services in the Cork area is part of those discussions. I expect to receive specific proposals from Iarnród Éireann on the development of those services shortly. The Deputy will, however, be aware that Iarnród Éireann has already commenced the operation of a commuter rail system in the Cork area, since December last, with the provision of a commuter service between Mallow and Cork, upgraded services to Cobh and improved services between Tralee-Killarney and Cork.