Ms Martina Hennessy:

On that point, there is work going on at a senior level across the various Departments that may have a role to play in working towards building on the potential opportunities that are available. At a senior level we have discussed opportunities with officials in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

We have been discussing opportunities with officials from the Department of Transport with a view to potential ports development, and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has a role to play in terms of the supply chain. We are also seeking to engage with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science because, as the Senator pointed out, there are opportunities for skills development and to align the courses that may be available to maximise the opportunities for employment in the sector into the future. That work is at an early stage, but we will seeking to progress it in the next number of months.