asked the Minister for Transport and Power if, in view of current consideration by the Dáil of the Transport Bill, 1964, he will state the approximate net loss incurred by CIE in the year ended 31st March, 1964.

Final figures for the year ended 31st March, 1964, are not yet available. I understand, however, that the Board's estimated net loss for the year in question is £1.6 million.