Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his patience and for this fine discussion on ports policy. I would not wish to be under section 28, but in the context of the harmonious discussion we have had I will not press the matter. If the provisions in section 28, which provide for the transfer and dissolution of a company, were in the legislation referring to Trinity College I would be worried. I have less optimism about local authorities taking over ports than the Minister, but the Minister is entitled to be optimistic. I will not press the matter, but that is the background to it. Death row is a dramatic description. Obviously, I hope they will live and thrive and never come under county council control. However, we will not go there; we have been there for approximately three hours.