As indicated in previous replies on this matter, dated 20 February 2007 and 20 March 2007, Dublin Port Company is a state owned company established under the 1996 Harbours Act. Under the Act, the company is the responsible authority for the administration of pension schemes within the company. Accordingly, payments under such pension schemes are an operational matter for the company.
The legislative provisions relating to superannuation schemes in the State owned port companies are contained in Sections 40 and 41 of the Harbours Act, 1996.