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Dáil Éireann - Volume 550 - 28 February, 2002

Written Answers. - Exchequer Subventions.

Mr. R. Bruton Mr. R. Bruton

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[152] 68. Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the factors considered in setting the scale of the subvention to the CIE Group; and the rules she set for CIE in determining the division of the subvention between the three operating companies. [7334/02]

Mrs. O'Rourke Mrs. O'Rourke

Minister for Public Enterprise (Mrs. O'Rourke): The level of subvention payable to CIE each year is settled as part of the Estimates exercise based on proposals from CIE and is determined by reference to: the needs of an expanding public transport system; increased costs within the CIE group; anticipated revenues; and the overall state of the Exchequer finances. The allocation of the Exchequer subvention to the individual subsidiary companies is a matter for the CIE Board.

Dáil Éireann 550 Written Answers. Exchequer Subventions.

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