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Poll: Which State asset should we sell off first?

The Cabinet will make some concrete decisions on the possibility of selling off State assets when it meets today – where would you like to see the axe to fall first, if at all?

THE CABINET IS meeting today on the Dáil’s first day back in session. One of the priority items on the agenda for the Cabinet is whether it will sell off one or more State assets to raise €2bn.

Last week, Transport Minister Leo Varadker indicated that the State might sell off its share in Aer Lingus. There is speculation in today’s Irish Independent that the ESB could come under the hammer.

Today we are asking you: Which major State asset do YOU think should be sold off first?


Poll Results:

They shouldn't sell any off - it's a short-sighted, short-term solution (751)
RTE (543)
Aer Lingus (439)
National Lottery (183)
ESB (161)
Bord Gáis (78)
Other (57)
Coillte (44)

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    Oct 13th 2012, 7:50 PM

    These tolls are a con job.
    If you avoid the M50 toll just once after the hike, 31 other vehicles must make the journey before their lost toll revenue is made up.
    Avoid it as a protest.

    The M3 toll way is no quicker than the old road from Navan to Virginia. In fact, the tolled journey is longer in distance, uses more fuel and costs1.50 for the privilege.
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    Oct 13th 2012, 8:15 PM

    I drive from donegal reguarly and trust me the m3 is way quicker! At least 20 mins quicker

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    Mute Paul Stewart
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    Oct 13th 2012, 8:15 PM

    I drive from donegal regularly and trust me the m3 is way quicker! At least 20 mins quicker

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    Oct 13th 2012, 11:48 PM

    I wouldn mind the 10c if it was going to pay out debt but the tolls are private and its just to inverse profits..I always check aa route planner and always shows going threw toll the fastest you would probably use more in fuel avoiding it not to mention the extra hassle

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