I propose to take Questions Nos. 13, 20 and 25 together.
It is generally accepted that existing harbours and pilotage legislation is no longer appropriate to present day needs. The Harbours Act, 1946 was based on the report of the Ports and Harbours Tribunal of 1930. The pilotage legislation dates from 1913. It was for this reason that the Review Group on Commercial Harbours and Pilotage Policy and Legislation was set up. The review group includes a broad representation of interests associated with ports — the Port Authorities Association, the Confederation of Irish Industry, a transport economist, a local authorities representative, a SIPTU representative and a representative of my Department. The task of the group is to evaluate critically existing legislation and policy in the light of modern requirements and to make recommendations for a revised legislative code and an up-date of policy for commercial ports and pilotage. The review group, which has been in session since January, 1991, have now almost completed their task and should shortly be in a position to present their report and recommendations to me.
I look forward to receipt of the report. I can assure the Deputies that I will deal with its recommendations as a matter of urgency.