Ports Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 March 2023

Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Ceisteanna (46)

Carol Nolan

Ceist:

46. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the establishment of a collaborative forum, including his Department, the Department of Justice and representatives of the port sector and goods transport sector, with the aim of devising more efficient means of preventing persons entering the State illegally and detecting vulnerable persons who may be the victims of human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10288/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

As the Deputy may be aware, the monitoring and enforcement of border security at Irish ports is not under the remit of my Department. Responsibility for such matters lies with the Minister for Justice and is enforced by An Garda Síochána.

My Department will cooperate with any request for engagement from the Department of Justice on border security issues.