Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2009
189 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when he will appoint a new chairperson to the board of Dublin Port; if he is running an open competition to select the new chairperson; the criteria he will use to select the candidate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20394/09]
View answerAs provided for under Section 30 of the Harbours Act 1996, I have sought nominations for the current vacancy on the board of Dublin Port from a number of stakeholders. The Chambers of Commerce of Ireland, IBEC, ICTU and a number of representative bodies from the shipping sector were included in the consultation and I received a number of nominations. The Ports Policy Statement gives a number of indications with regard to port company board appointments. It points out that an appropriate balance of skills, competencies and experience is required at board level. It is also important that board members cultivate a commercial ethos and display a genuine dedication to the welfare of the port and all its stakeholders. I will consider these points and the nominations received when making my decision. In the meantime the board has selected an acting chairperson, as provided for in its Articles of Association.
