Ports Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2017

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Questions (603)

Imelda Munster

Question:

603. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has allocated, or plans to allocate further funding to the Drogheda Port Company's stevedoring subsidiary in 2016 and 2017; if a provision is proposed against this investment; if the other shareholder will match the port's investment in the subsidiary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8307/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I wish to advise the Deputy that no funding has been allocated to Drogheda Port in 2016 or 2017 for any activity. National Ports Policy 2013 clearly outlines that all ports must operate on commercial basis without recourse to the Exchequer. There is no State funding for any port company. The funding by Drogheda Port Company of its subsidiary is a matter for the company.