Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his question. At a meeting with the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company in May 2015, the company advised me of its intention to dispose of the site referred to in the Deputy's question. The company's master plan, published in 2011, earmarked this site for potential development. Under the Harbours Acts, there is no requirement for the company to seek my consent for the sale of this land. The disposal of land is a statutory matter for the directors of the company and not one in which I, as Minister or shareholder, have a legal function.

As the Deputy is aware, the Harbours Bill 2015 will provide the legislative provision for the transfer of ports of regional significance to local authority control. The due diligence process is currently being carried out by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company has advised the council of its plans for this site. I understand the proceeds from the sale of this site will be used for maintenance works in the harbour.

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