For a long time, brochures promoting the port of Foynes boasted a rail link that was used by Macabar, Mogul and other mining companies. Premier Molasses and many other companies transported their commodities by rail also. Regrettably, however, the line has not been in use due to a downturn in business operations. I hope the line will not be closed as that would be short-sighted. I am surprised that the Shannon-Foynes Port Company has not been vocal on this issue, particularly as a strong marketing drive was anticipated once both ports were merged into one company. I am surprised the company has not been championing the retention of the line, given the concerns locally that a decision may be taken to close it.