Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2005
335 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he received an outline of Dublin Port Company’s emergency response plan since the Shell FOB fire incident which occurred on 27 June 2004. [30107/05]
View answer336 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if Dublin Port Company is obliged to have 24-hour fire protection cover as required by legislation. [30108/05]
View answer337 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if Dublin Port Company is negligent in its responsibilities to its workforce, port tenants and surrounding communities by not providing 24-hour cover by the ports fire protection unit. [30109/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 335 to 337, inclusive, together.
Dublin Port Company is subject to the fire safety and protection regulations and legislation which are enforced by Dublin Corporation fire authority. These regulations do not fall under my area of responsibility and the issue of fire safety is not dealt with under the Harbour Acts. The company's emergency response plan is an operational matter for the company and I have not received an outline of it.
