asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he has considered the preparation of a national ports plan which would include the modernisation of all ports, particularly the smaller ones.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - National Ports Plan.
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I have commissioned An Foras Forbartha to undertake a national ports study to assess what harbour facilities will be necessary to cater for this country's projected seaborne trade over the next 15 years. This study will, of course, embrace our smaller ports. I expect the results of the study before the end of the year.