Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will seek representation on the steering group for the proposed study into Dublin Port under the national development plan in view of the critical role that Dublin Port plays for exporters in the international economy; if she was consulted regarding the composition of the steering group in view of her responsibility for trade policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20118/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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This important study has been initiated by my colleague, the Minister for Transport but it is still at an early stage and the proposed oversight group has not yet been established. Indeed the final membership of this group has not been settled and my Department are in contact with the Department of Transport on this matter. I am naturally concerned that Ireland should have sufficient and appropriate port capacity to facilitate trade and that trade policy issues are adequately considered in all appropriate fora. Having regard to the terms of reference of the project, if it emerges that my Department need to input into this oversight mechanism we will fully engage on the issue.