Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 375: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if responsibility for port matters has been transferred to the Department of Transport with effect from 1 January 2006; the Minister who will deal with an application for the infill of 52 acres of Dublin Bay by the Dublin Port Company under the Foreshore Act 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3225/06]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The maritime transport division of the Department, which has responsibility for commercial ports, shipping policy and the State's regional ports and harbours, was transferred to the Department of Transport on 1 January 2006. Responsibility for the administration of the foreshore Acts remains with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.