Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015
306. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to prevent caravans from entering and staying at the harbour piers in Howth in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29718/15]
View answerPursuant to the Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968 (as amended), my Department has responsibility for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, An Daingean, Ros An Mhil and Killybegs. Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is first and foremost a working fishery harbour and its primary objective is to provide for the needs of fishermen and the fishing industry generally. However, as the Deputy is aware, Howth is also a very important tourist and leisure destination and my Department has to be conscious of balancing the various unique features that pertain in Howth.
Parking is permitted within the limits of the Howth Fishery Harbour Centre for visitors and recreational users of the Harbour. The only requirement is that they comply with the traffic management markings and procedures.
Where there are safety concerns regarding traffic management and parking these should be brought to the attention of the Harbour Master in the first instance.
