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‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ministerial Responsibilities. Department responsible for freight shipping
Summary
The Taoiseach says freight carried on sea ferries falls under Tourism and Transport; other shipping is the Marine Department’s responsibility.
Which Department specifically have responsibility for the movement of freight traffic in and out of the country?
Comment on this
The Department of Tourism and Transport have responsibility for sea ferries and in so far as these sea ferries carry freight it would come under the jurisdiction of the Department of Tourism and Transport. In so far as it is other types of shipping it would be under the Department of the Marine. You have to draw the line somewhere.