Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2004
81 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the steps taken to date by his Department to have legislation enacted regarding the ownership of Rosslare harbour port in County Wexford; and the other steps he intends to take to ensure the future of Rosslare Harbour Port. [19011/04]
View answerRosslare port is currently owned by the Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company which is a UK registered statutory company, jointly owned by CIE and Stena Line. The legal status of Rosslare port is governed by various pieces of legislation which date back to 1894. My Department is currently reviewing this legislation with a view to drafting new legislation to give the port a modern legislative framework. This may require legislation in the UK in addition to a Bill to be enacted by the Oireachtas. My Department is currently in discussion with Irish Rail and Stena Line in the matter. This legislation would be designed to secure the further development of the port.
