Irish Shipping ownership of tankers

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O'Leary asked whether Irish Shipping should own tankers to secure supplies. The Minister said a global surplus existed and tankers could be chartered when needed.

Michael O'Leary Mr. M. O'Leary Labour Party

Has any consideration been given to the idea of extending Irish Shipping into the ownership of tankers?

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That is a separate question.

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Michael O'Leary Mr. M. O'Leary Labour Party

It relates to Irish Shipping. There seems to be sense behind the idea of the country arranging for its own supplies.

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Padraig Faulkner Mr. Faulkner Fianna Fáil

The Deputy must be aware that there is a considerable surplus of tankers in the world at present.

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Michael O'Leary Mr. M. O'Leary Labour Party

I am talking about having tankers under our own control.

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Padraig Faulkner Mr. Faulkner Fianna Fáil

It is relatively easy to charter tankers if we need to do so.

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