Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Ceisteanna (610)

Andrew Doyle

Ceist:

698 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport the role and responsibilities of local authorities in managing harbours and marine traffic; and the guiding policies or regulations that govern these responsibilities. [30227/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Deputy Noel Ahern)

The role and responsibilities of local authorities are matters for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Department of Transport has overall responsibility for maritime safety.

Question No. 699 answered with Question No. 697.