Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
1087 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to amend the harbour charges regime at Howth Fisheries Harbour, Dublin, in view of the impact on small businesses such as the small business run by a person (details supplied) which is critical for Howth tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18028/12]
View answerCharges at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres are levied by virtue of the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates and Charges) Order 2003. My Department has however recently conducted a review of the 2003 Order and I can confirm that a draft Rates and Charges Order has been published on foot of that review. That draft Order is currently the subject of a public consultation process. On completion of the public consultation process I will consider any submissions made and, if necessary, make appropriate amendments to the Rates and Charges Order.
