I consider that IMES responded adequately and comprehensively to the recent oil spill incident in Dublin Bay. When the emergency service was first notified of a possible oil pollution incident near Burford Bank in Dublin Bay, it immediately activated the oil spill response contingency plan. All relevant agencies were advised of the report. Following confirmation that an oil spillage had occurred, all relevant local and harbour authorities were asked to activate their own contingency plans. Because no vessel reported an accidental oil discharge it must be assumed that the pollution resulted from an illegal discharge.