Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2008
325 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the best locations for the development of additional oil handling capacity in ports here; if he will seek to influence commercial decisions in order to adhere to an optimum strategy; and his estimate of existing capacity at different ports here and the expected new capacity needed over the next decade. [8708/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraDecisions regarding the development of port capacity for oil products are a matter for the port companies, in tandem with their customers, the oil companies. Any such developments are subject to the usual planning, environmental and health and safety regulatory procedures and, where necessary, my approval and that of the Minister for Finance from a port company corporate governance perspective. Energy policy is a matter the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.
