Mr. David McGarry:

"Yes" is what I would say to the Deputy. The opportunity is being looked at at that strategic high level. I am not directly involved in conversations but I am aware our CEO would be from time to time around developing the inland port or a container hub that could in theory be at an appropriate junction between the key lines the Deputy mentioned, possibly somewhere in the midlands, that would support Dublin and the west and would reduce the movement throughout the country, relieve congestion in Dublin and think more strategically. It is my understanding this is very much part of the broader long-term thinking. It is probably a question more for the CIÉ group or the Department of Transport directly itself. The conversation is going on about that broader picture of the opportunity and about the potential for economic development and growth, not just moving boxes but taking it from one location to another, adding two plus two to get five in terms of the economic growth and development, a correct use of space, and thinking about reducing the number of truck movements and using rail instead of vehicles.