Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the context of Ireland’s need to accelerate offshore renewable energy programme he has had discussions with Irish Rail regarding the designation of Rosslare Europort as Ireland’s offshore renewable energy hub; his plans to support Rosslare Europort to prepare for an offshore renewable energy hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21663/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport companies. 

The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the possible creation of an offshore renewable energy hub at Rosslare is an operational matter for the company and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. 

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.