Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 299: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the Association of County and City Councils' representations in relation to the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17762/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I have replied to the representations from the Association of County & City Councils regarding the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008, in particular the provisions in the Bill with regard to local authority directors. The Bill recently completed all stages in the Seanad and will shortly commence its passage through the Dáil. The primary purpose of the Bill is to give effect to certain aspects of the Ports Policy Statement. One of its key recommendations was the need to enhance port company performance through reform of the board structure. These recommendations are the basis for the provisions on board structure in the Bill. There will be ample opportunity to debate these proposals and other related matters during the passage of the Bill through the House.