Mr. Bryan Rankin:

I might respond on that point. In making our submission on this issue, I consulted Dublin Port's annual report. It is clear from the back of the report that the Minister is on the board and is in a position of influence over matters of such national importance. It is for that reason that we want to meet him and ask him to intercede. It is frustrating for my members to see a response like the one the Deputy cited. It is like the Department is washing its hands of the issue.