asked the Minister for Transport and Power the consideration, if any, given to the idea of making Lough Swilly, County Donegal, a duty-free port; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I would refer the Deputy to my answer of 26th July, 1973, to a similar question tabled by him. There have been no significant developments in the matter since then.

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asked the Minister for Transport and Power the plans, if any, for the utilisation of Lough Swilly, County Donegal, as an international transhipping harbour.

I am not aware of any plans for the utilisation of Lough Swilly as an international transhipping harbour.