asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will ascertain if any progress has been made since his statement in the Dáil on the 19th February, 1952, when he stated in relation to the corporation housing schemes that C.I.E. were then considering the possibility of introducing a type of service for which a lower fare could be accepted.

I am informed by C.I.E. that consideration of this matter is proceeding, but that it would be premature to make any statement at present.