Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the visit of the Royal Navy warship, the HMS Ocean to Dublin Port in June 2006; the purpose of this visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25214/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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In keeping with the friendly relations between Ireland and the United Kingdom, incoming and outgoing visits by our respective Naval Services are organised from time to time. Proposed visits are examined on a case-by-case basis before diplomatic clearance is granted.

The visit of HMS Ocean to Dublin is non-operational, informal and 'goodwill' in nature. The ship will dock in Dublin Port from 29 June until its departure on 3 July.