Ports Policy

Thursday, 16 November 2017

Ceisteanna (210)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

210. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implementation status of the national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48593/17]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

National Ports Policy, published in 2013, recommends the implementation of a number of Actions which are listed at Appendix 1 of the document.

The following table lists these Actions and the current status of each one.

Appendix I - Actions and Timelines

Section Ref.	Action	Timeline	Status
2.3.1	Consider and respond to Competition Authority study	2013	Complete
2.6	Publish a pathway for future development of the Port of Waterford Company and Rosslare Europort	2013	Complete
2.7	Initiate and complete programme of discussions re transfer of certain port companies, as outlined in sections 2.7.1 – 2.7.5	2013–2015	Two port transfers are complete. Three port transfers are in progress.
2.7.7	Develop and publish legislative amendments in respect of the above	2013–2015	Complete
3.1	Introduce performance measurement system for the Ports of National Significance (Tier 1 and 2)	2016	In progress
3.3	Publish procedures to ensure port company directors are kept informed of Government policy	2013	Complete
3.4	Ensure port companies submit an acceptable dividend policy	2013	Complete
4.2	Introduce regular capacity forecasting	2018	In progress
4.2	Develop a model for on-going origin and destination data collection	2016	In progress
5.2	Work with the Irish Ports Association and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to conclude an administrative agreement under Regulation 40 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011	2013	Ongoing
5.3	Work with the Irish Ports Association and the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government to address outstanding foreshore-related issues	2013–2014	Ongoing