Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 224: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that the Nautilus UK trade union has called for rapid agreement between the UK and Ireland on the provision of an emergency towing vessel for the Irish Sea following on an incident in which a freight ro-ro (details supplied) grounded on the foreshore at Blackpool; the progress made towards reaching such agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12814/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the above reports. The question of ensuring adequate emergency towing vessel capacity is being actively considered at present in my Department.