Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)
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Question 1203: To ask the Minister for Transport the activities licensed by his Department since the introduction of SI No. 378 of 2005 bringing the Harbours Act 1996 under the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations; and the assessments undertaken as a result of this legislation. [2126/07]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Harbours Act 1946 is one of the Acts listed in section 3(13) of S.I. No. 378 of 2005. The practice of issuing harbour works orders under the Harbours Act 1946 has been discontinued for some time. The Harbours Act 1996 is not listed in section 3(13) of S.I. No. 278 of 2005. Port companies operating under the 1996 Act are subject to the normal planning laws.