Ivor Callely
Question:85 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Marine if he has any plans to establish a harbour authority for Howth harbour; and whether his Department have received any proposals or submissions on this matter.
Written Answers. - Howth (Dublin) Harbour Authority.
Howth was designated as a fishery harbour centre under the Fishery Harbour Centres Act, 1968 with effect from 1 January, 1990. There is no provision in that Act for establishing a harbour authority.
Following proposals from local interests a Port User's Committee was established in February this year bringing together representatives of my Department and the main users of the harbour. The committee, which has met twice to date and will meet again shortly, has proved to be a valuable forum for discussion between fishing and leisure users of the harbour and in assisting the harbour master in effecting smooth running of the harbour. The committee is representative of all major activities within the harbour.