Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2009
98 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when the Harbours Bill will be introduced into Dáil Éireann; if he will ensure that the Bill is amended to protect and enhance the role of worker directors and local representatives in the governance of the national ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5833/09]
View answerThe Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 is currently at Committee Stage in the Seanad. The primary purpose of the Bill is to give effect to certain aspects of the Ports Policy Statement, which was launched in January 2005 and is available to view on my Department's website.
One of the key recommendations of the Ports Policy Statement was the need to enhance port company performance through reform of the board structure. These recommendations are the basis for the provisions on board structure, which are contained in the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008. There will be ample opportunity to debate these proposals and other related matters during the passage of the Bill through the House.
