Written answers

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Department of Transport

Irish Maritime Development Office

8:00 pm

Photo of Tommy BroughanTommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 656: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the recent relocation of a company (details supplied) from here to Bermuda; the number of ships which have now been added to the Irish shipping register because of this relocation; the number of ships that are registered under the Irish flag; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38680/09]

Photo of Tommy BroughanTommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 657: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the activities of the Irish Maritime Development Office; if the IMDO played any role in attracting a company (details supplied) here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38681/09]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 656 and 657 together.

The company referred to in the questions recently announced plans to domicile in Ireland. As part of its role to develop and market the shipping services sector in the State, the Irish Maritime Development Office has had discussions with the company. A press release regarding the announcement is available on the IMDO's website.

The company's decision to domicile in Ireland is not related to the flagging of its vessels or indeed availing of the Irish tonnage tax regime.

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