Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)

Has the issue of rail freight been discussed by the cross-departmental team and what progress has been made in that regard? It has come to my attention that Coillte, a semi-State company, is importing timber from Scotland because it claims it is cheaper to do so rather than transport it across the country. We need to give serious consideration to the issue of rail freight. Has utilisation of the Phoenix Park tunnel been discussed in conjunction with the development taking place in Spencer Dock? The Phoenix Park tunnel is a very valuable asset that is greatly underutilised. While I know it is in the Taoiseach's constituency, it is critically important to consider its full utilisation to enhance services in the city of Dublin.

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