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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 22 Feb 1962

Vol. 193 No. 4

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tourist Drive-On Ferry Services.

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asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will approach the appropriate port authorities and offer them State assistance to develop drive-on ferry services for tourists.

Port authorities are not empowered under harbours legislation to operate shipping services. Available car space in existing and additional vessels was increased by no less than 50 per cent. in the 1961 season through the efforts of my Department and Bord Fáilte. I am pursuing vigorously with the shipping interests concerned the question of providing a passenger/car ferry service. If my efforts are successful I do not expect any insuperable difficulties in having the necessary shore facilities provided.

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