Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2010
69 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is seeking a restructuring of the harbour company with substantial redundancies; if this is related to the Croke Park agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46200/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is aware of recent developments in relation to the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company including their rationalisation plans and proposals for staff redundancies. It is understood that the company is currently considering the expressions of interest it received from staff for voluntary redundancy. The structure of the commercial State port companies allows the ports the freedom to act commercially and to provide cost effective and efficient services to meet the needs of their customers, the State and the national economy. The Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is designated as a commercial State-sponsored body and as such does not come within the ambit of the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014, also known as the Croke Park Agreement.
