Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2011
365 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide an emergency tow vessel in the south east to ensure the environment can be protected in case of accident at sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13313/11]
View answerMy Department has been pursuing efforts to develop, enhance and improve Ireland's marine pollution prevention, preparedness and response capability from within existing and available resources and funds. On foot of the Programme for Government, there will be a review of the risk posed by international shipping of oil and hazardous substance pollution and an assessment of what steps can be taken for the provision of an emergency towing capacity for the Coast Guard should a ship casualty threaten our coastline.
