Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015
693. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Dún Laoghaire Cruise Stakeholders Group's proposals regarding funding for its cruise berth could be seen by the Competition Authority as a state aid by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Dublin City Council to a State company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26243/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe possible development of the cruise business was identified as one of the opportunities to be pursued in the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Masterplan. A Cruise Stakeholder Group was established, comprising of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and the Dún Laoghaire Business Improvement District.
The expansion and development of the cruise business would undoubtedly offer significant economic benefits to the port and the surrounding areas; however the proposal for a new cruise berth is still at an early stage and has yet to proceed to planning.
It is a matter for the Stakeholders Group and the port to ensure that any funding proposals comply with State aid rules.
