Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will issue a directive to all local authorities in the country asking them to ensure that no new proposed harbour by-laws would take away from the traditional use of our piers and harbours, that is such as swimming, fishing activities, switching berths and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16843/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Harbours Act 1996 provides for the making of harbour bye-laws, and section 89(3)(a) provides that local authorities may make bye-laws in respect of harbours under their control or management to the same extent as any other body under the Harbours Act. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is the appropriate Minister for the purpose of this legislation.

I have no function in the matter.