Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I again congratulate the Revenue Commissioners because it was a significant operation. I will move on to another seizure within the chapter, namely, the case study by the Comptroller and Auditor General on the ship, MV Shingle, which may be appropriately named. It was in Drogheda Port - also in County Louth - having travelled from Slovenia with 32 million illegal cigarettes on board. What has been flagged is the fact costs incurred by Revenue up to the end of August this year of approximately €410,000 are related to the continued holding of this vessel and the lay-up cost charged by Dublin Port Company. What is the up-to-date position on the disposal of this ship and the costs incurred, which are significant if they are running at almost €500,000 at this stage?