Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2005
304 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the discussions his Department has had with Irish Rail, Greencore plc or the Department of Agriculture and Food regarding the possibility of providing rail freight subvention for the transport of sugar beet by rail to the Mallow factory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8036/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe responsibility for the development of rail freight rests with Iarnród Éireann, which has statutory responsibility for the allocation of resources to particular projects such as the one mentioned by the Deputy. I understand that Iarnród Éireann has been in discussion with interested parties to provide facilities for the transport of sugar beet. I have had no discussions with Iarnród Éireann, Greencore plc or the Department of Agriculture and Food on the matter.
