It seems odd that this issue more or less suddenly hit the airwaves when the Dail was going on holidays. Surely they must have known for some time past that this cash prorblem was looming. Two small things that irritate me about CIE group are the fact that buses are left with engine running for long periods outside bus stations and also many of their provincial services carry only one or two passengers. I think there is scope for great saving in reducing these services without incurring the usual outcry.