Port Development.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

Ceisteanna (76)

John Gormley

Ceist:

99 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has been in contact with Dublin City Council to discuss the proposals from that authority for the development of a new urban area in the south docks area in Dublin; if the lands in question, which are used to store port container traffic, will be made available for such development; and the body or person who will make a decision in this regard. [3681/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Gallagher)

Primary responsibility for this matter rests with my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Issues relating to the use of land within the port estate are primarily a matter for the Dublin Port Company and I understand that the port company is in the process of preparing a formal submission to Dublin City Council on the framework plan for the Poolbeg peninsula and its implications for Dublin Port.