Harbours and Piers Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Questions (691, 692)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

691. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the Dún Laoghaire Cruise Stakeholders Group's proposals regarding funding for its cruise berth and in the event of Dublin City Council not contributing €1.5 million as initially suggested, if he has consented to Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company taking on this responsibility, thereby increasing its exposure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26241/15]

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

692. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the event of funding for the Dún Laoghaire Cruise Stakeholders Group's proposals for its cruise berth, expected from the Exchequer-Fáilte Ireland and other investment funds not being forthcoming, if he has provided his consent for Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company taking responsibility for this funding, thereby increasing its exposure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26242/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 691 and 692 together.

Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is a commercial State port company and is expected to fund its capital investments without recourse to the Exchequer.

The Harbours Acts require Ministerial consent in relation to certain specific activities, including certain investments in undertakings (other than a subsidiary) greater than €1.27 million, and borrowings. Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company has not applied for Ministerial consent in respect of funding for a cruise berth.