Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Transport if the review of Ireland's preparedness and capacity to respond to ship sourced pollution, referred to in his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 220 of 3 March 2009, has been completed; his position regarding the acquisition of an emergency towing vessel in view of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15981/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The review of Ireland's preparedness and capacity to respond to ship-sourced pollution is in the final stages of consideration. Recent events will be taken into account in determining future strategy in this area.