Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and Iarnrod Éireann all recorded a profit in 2003.

CIE's board of directors has decided to postpone a decision on the closure of the Limerick-Rosslare and Limerick-Ballybrophy rail lines.

THE reply to CIE's request for fare increases will depend on progress in negotiations for change in the national transport system, Transport Minister Séamus Brennan said last night.