Fears for future of Irish Rail

Concerns are being raised for the future of Irish rail.

A report on Iarnród Éireann says it stands to lose about 11 million euro this year and parts of the network face closure without more funding.

The National Transport Authority claims the report was prepared before the spending increases announced in the new Budget.

But Industry correspondent with the Irish Times, Martin Wall, says we could end up with a skeletal rail service.