Written Answers - State Airports.

Thursday, 6 March 2008

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 649 No. 3

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  52.  Deputy Olivia Mitchell  Information on Olivia Mitchell  Zoom on Olivia Mitchell   asked the Minister for Transport  Information on Noel Dempsey  Zoom on Noel Dempsey   the negotiations that have taken place with US authorities in relation to creating a customs and border protection facility in Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4985/08]

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey): Information on Noel Dempsey  Zoom on Noel Dempsey  Since 2006 my Department has held a number of informal meetings with the US authorities exploring the scope for establishing pre-clearance facilities at Dublin and Shannon airports for U.S. bound passengers. In December last I met with the Secretary and senior officials of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to discuss the issue further.

Formal negotiations on pre-clearance proposals submitted by the U.S. authorities commenced on 29 January and further meetings are envisaged.

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