Written answers
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Ports Policy
Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implementation status of the national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48593/17]
Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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National Ports Policy, published in 2013, recommends the implementation of a number of Actions which are listed at Appendix 1 of the document.
The following table lists these Actions and the current status of each one.
Appendix I - Actions and Timelines
| Section Ref. | Action | Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.1 | Consider and respond to Competition Authority study | 2013 | Complete |
| 2.6 | Publish a pathway for future development of the Port of Waterford Company and Rosslare Europort | 2013 | Complete |
| 2.7 | Initiate and complete programme of discussions re transfer of certain port companies, as outlined in sections 2.7.1 – 2.7.5 | 2013–2015 | Two port transfers are complete. Three port transfers are in progress. |
| 2.7.7 | Develop and publish legislative amendments in respect of the above | 2013–2015 | Complete |
| 3.1 | Introduce performance measurement system for the Ports of National Significance (Tier 1 and 2) | 2016 | In progress |
| 3.3 | Publish procedures to ensure port company directors are kept informed of Government policy | 2013 | Complete |
| 3.4 | Ensure port companies submit an acceptable dividend policy | 2013 | Complete |
| 4.2 | Introduce regular capacity forecasting | 2018 | In progress |
| 4.2 | Develop a model for on-going origin and destination data collection | 2016 | In progress |
| 5.2 | Work with the Irish Ports Association and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to conclude an administrative agreement under Regulation 40 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 | 2013 | Ongoing |
| 5.3 | Work with the Irish Ports Association and the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government to address outstanding foreshore-related issues | 2013–2014 | Ongoing |
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