asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that certain proposals are being considered by interested parties with a view to bringing Greenore port into commission again, and if he will state what steps he proposes to take in the matter.

Greenore is a privately owned port and I would not be in a position to give any information as to the owners' intentions.

May I take it that if plans or any propositions come to the Parliamentary Secretary's Department their consideration will be expedited as much as possible?

If any plans are submitted to the Department they will get due consideration.