Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
518 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport when he received the consultants’ report commissioned by the Irish Coast Guard Service on the need for an emergency towing vessel; if this report has been considered by him; if a decision has been made on foot of the report; if so, the details of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1825/10]
View answerThe Marine Pollution Prevention, Preparedness and Response Capabilities Study 2008 was received on 24th February 2009.
The issue of emergency towing vessels was addressed in the Study along with the many other issues surrounding marine pollution prevention, preparedness and response capability in Ireland.
The Government has decided to develop and enhance efforts to improve marine pollution prevention, preparedness and response capability in Ireland from within existing and available resources including international and inter-departmental sharing and co-operation, where feasible and practicable.
520 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the way a matter (details supplied) in County Mayo will progress in view of the fact that it has been ongoing for over two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1902/10]
View answer521 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in a dispute (details supplied) in County Mayo; if his attention has been drawn to the fact its resolution which would allow a group to access a facility that was purpose built two years ago in view of the poor facilities they have to use at the present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1903/10]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 520 and 521 together.
The Director of the Coast Guard and the Director of Services for Mayo County Council are currently dealing directly on the matter. They met on 17th of December 2009 and substantial progress has been made. A resolution of the final outstanding legal issue is being investigated by both sides.
