Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 269: To ask the Minister for Transport the implications of the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 for local authority members; the reason for the reform of harbour boards; when he expects the Bill to be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24875/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The primary purpose of the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 is to give effect to certain aspects of the Government's Ports Policy Statement, which was published in 2005. One of its key recommendations is 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. The Bill has recently completed Second Stage in the Dáil and is scheduled to appear at Committee stage in the Dáil shortly.