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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2012

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

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Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

568 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that Iarnród Éireann has in recent times stopped taking freight, if a cost benefit analysis has been done to justify this move; if a cost benefit analysis has been done regarding the extra danger and damage that will be done to the roads by taking traffic off the railways and imposing it on the roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6893/12]

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Contrary to the Deputy's suggestion, I understand from Iarnród Éireann, that rail freight is in fact a growing part of its business. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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