Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 340: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason Iarnród Éireann suddenly raised its container freight charges by 25% and placed undue pressure on exporters who use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4867/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As part of Iarnród Éireann's plans to reshape its loss-making operations, the company has restructured its rail freight operations to refocus on the more profitable elements of rail freight and seek out new business in those areas where the rail mode is best suited to the traffic. I understand from the company that it has had some success in this regard and that its efforts are continuing. Iarnród Éireann's decision to increase its charges is in line with its plans to return this aspect of its operations to profitability.