Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has made representations to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to ensure that the immigration booths are adequately manned to meet the demand created by arrivals at Dublin Airport. [29707/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The manning of immigration booths at Dublin Airport is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in the first instance and I have no function in the matter. I understand that regular meetings take place between the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and the GNIB, to review any potential issues that may arise concerning the immigration service at the airport and to put the necessary solutions in place.

In this regard I understand that meetings have been held between both bodies to ensure that a full complement of immigration booths is available at key times.

With regard to the future, I understand that it is envisaged that when Pier D becomes operational in 2007 a new integrated GNIB facility will be provided, which will deliver an increased number of GNIB booths to service Piers A and D.