Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2009
267 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the provision of a customs entry post at Killybegs, County Donegal; when it is intended to provide such a facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5057/09]
View answerI am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that one officer is assigned full time to Killybegs Port and is accommodated in Killybegs Fisheries Harbour Centre. The Revenue Anti-Evasion Team also covers Killybegs Port as part of their ongoing patrols.
Customs officers have assessed the risk at Killybegs and other ports or landing places over a number of years and this assessment is being continually updated. Attendance by Customs officers is selective and targeted and is based on analysis and evaluation of national and international seizure trends, traffic frequency, routes and other risk indicators. Attendance can also be as a result of specific intelligence. Patrols of the ports are kept under constant review to take account of available intelligence and emerging smuggling trends.
There are no plans to extend the current level of customs entry facilities at Killybegs Port.
