Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 116: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has discussed with the Dublin Port authority the development of Dublin Port in view of the refusal by An Bórd Pleanála of the port authority's recent proposals for a 21 hectare site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35057/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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An Bórd Pleanála announced its decision in June 2010. Since then I have received an interim report for the first six months of this year from Dublin Port Company, which includes an update regarding the planning decision. Clearly the decision has implications for the port's future development plans, and the company is reviewing the decision in that light. I am due to have an annual meeting with the company before the end of this year, at which the matter can be discussed further.

In relation to port capacity in the Greater Dublin Area, the Dublin Port Study carried out by my Department under the NDP and published in August 2009 provides the most recent analysis of future traffic and capacity projections. The study highlighted the need to develop significant additional port capacity by 2025 – 2030. I recently announced a review of national ports policy, which is currently underway. This provides an opportunity to consider recent planning decisions regarding port infrastructure at a national level, including the recent decision in relation to Dublin Port.