Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am sure the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, will not close any rail lines.

We have to move a certain amount of freight off road. This is a serious issue which is not being addressed. It means we must upgrade and extend our rail network. Foynes is a classic example. I want to ensure the decision making process takes in all of this weight. Our ports are not linked by the rail network or, for that matter, the road network, particularly those located in the southern part of the country. This is a critical issue that needs to be addressed and I encourage the witnesses to think about it in broad terms.

When TII is making decisions and carrying out weighting exercises on road projects, what consultation does it have with the Road Safety Authority?