Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015
694. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent revelations in The Sunday Business Post, and the resignations of two directors (details supplied) and their concerns regarding the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he shares these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26244/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra695. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met the financial controller of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company regarding the concerns of the accountant (details supplied), since that person's resignation, given that the accountant cited concerns over the viability of planned projects and the future viability of the company itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26245/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra696. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the resignation of a person (details supplied) and that person's concerns that it would be unethical to continue as director of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, his views on whether it is also unethical for the remaining directors to continue in this role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26246/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 694 to 696, inclusive, together.
As the Deputy is aware, as part of its development masterplan, Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company has a number of projects at different stages of conception or delivery, some of which require Ministerial consent and some of which do not.
As I informed the Deputy on 17th June, I recently had a constructive meeting with members of the Board of the Company in which I outlined clearly my position in relation to these projects and I have subsequently written to the Company highlighting what is required of them with regard to their obligations in respect of these projects.
In the meantime, as required under the Harbours Acts, a legal quorum is required and is in place for the Board of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company.
