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

That is a very fair point. The Senator is right that they will not be able to give a direction to the company because, as he can appreciate, it will still exist under company law and be obliged to make decisions on what is in its best commercial interests. Any member of the local authority will have the ability to engage on any matter relevant to the port in a more direct way than they can at present. If I look at the very good example Senator Maurice Cummins offered in respect of how they will be able to engage with the chairman or CEO of the port and harbour company-----