Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005
241 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when a harbour master will be appointed for Bantry port in County Cork; his views on whether it is important that this appointment be made in view of the safety concerns in Bantry Bay and harbour. [36911/05]
View answerThe harbour master for Bantry Bay was appointed by the Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners in 2001. A management team is in place consisting of a deputy harbour master and an assistant harbour master. Both the harbour master and the deputy harbour master are seconded from the port of Cork. The assistant harbour master is on full-time duty at the harbour.
