Written answers

Thursday, 2 April 2009

Department of Transport

Port Development

5:00 pm

Photo of Mary UptonMary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 31: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will publish the report on the future of Dublin Port; his views on whether there will be changes to the future location and size of Dublin Port; the position regarding the development of Bremore Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13706/09]

Photo of Noel AhernNoel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Indecon International Economic Consultants have been commissioned to undertake a comprehensive study of the role of Dublin Port as provided for under the National Development Plan 2007-2013. This study will examine the feasibility and conduct a cost benefit analysis of various scenarios relating to Dublin Port, including:

Existing port activities continuing to expand with demand,

Relocating all or part of Dublin Port's existing activities to an alternative location(s),

Port activities continuing at current levels with growth being catered for at alternative locations.

Work on the Dublin Port study is progressing and I expect a final report by mid May 2009. I intend to report to Government on the report's findings and I will publicise the findings thereafter.

Drogheda Port Company has for a number of years been developing a proposal for a new port facility at Bremore in Fingal County in the context of a proposed joint venture arrangement. Subject to the necessary further feasibility, commercial and regulatory work, it presents an opportunity to provide additional port capacity within the Greater Dublin Area. Amendment of the Harbours Act 1996 will be necessary to enable formal legal consent to be given to the joint venture. This amendment to the 1996 Act will be facilitated by the enactment of the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008, which has recently completed all stages in the Seanad and is about to commence its passage through the Dáil. In the meantime, I understand that the joint venture is engaged in the necessary feasibility and planning work for the proposal.

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