Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
688 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Harbours Bill 2008 particularly its provisions to reduce the representation of worker-directors and elected county councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30078/08]
View answerThe Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 has been introduced in the Seanad and will shortly commence its passage through the Houses. The primary purpose of the Bill is to give effect to certain aspects of the Ports Policy Statement, which was launched in January 2005.
One of the key recommendations of the Ports Policy Statement was the need to enhance port company performance through reform of the board structure. This is one of the matters to be addressed in the recently published Harbours Bill. There will be ample opportunity to debate this and related matters during the passage of the Bill through the Oireachtas.
