Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 January 2022
165. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the process for creating a new rail spur adjacent to an existing railway for private companies wishing to use rail for freight purposes; if policies are in place as part of the Rail Freight 2040 Strategy to encourage increased direct access to the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2687/22]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The development of the rail network and the use of same by private companies for freight purposes is a matter in the first instance for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ).
Noting its responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to IÉ for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
