Harbours and Piers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 March 2019

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Questions (485)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

485. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the provision and supply of services at Killybegs pier in County Donegal, namely, stevedoring, crane hire and-or shipping agents at the pier are being procured under contract; if so, if the services are being supplied exclusively by a private firm; if the contract excludes other third party firms from operating at the pier in such a capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11843/19]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute.

Procurement of the services referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for the various harbour users in Killybegs and the services in question are procured directly by them from the relevant service providers.