229 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if in view of the fact that the majority of cargo freight lands on the east coast and that Ireland does not have the necessary infrastructure to deal with the distribution of this cargo, with only 3% of goods transported by rail, there are plans to use rail in a pro-active way to distribute such goods, or if there are plans to use ports in the north west coast such as Lisahally in Derry or Greencastle for landing of cargo freight; his views on whether Ireland should be exploring the greater use of sea freight as a solution to congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17273/08]

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229 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if in view of the fact that the majority of cargo freight lands on the east coast and that Ireland does not have the necessary infrastructure to deal with the distribution of this cargo, with only 3% of goods transported by rail, there are plans to use rail in a pro-active way to distribute such goods, or if there are plans to use ports in the north west coast such as Lisahally in Derry or Greencastle for landing of cargo freight; his views on whether Ireland should be exploring the greater use of sea freight as a solution to congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17273/08]

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