Dublin port development plans
Moore asked about proposed Dublin port development and when a decision might be made. The Minister referred to harbour works applications, including a withdrawn refinery proposal and a reduced application for south Liffey port works.
asked the Minister for Transport and Power if there are any plans before him for the further development of Dublin port; and, if so, when any decision is likely to be made.
Comment on this
I would refer the Deputy to my predecessor's reply of 27th May, 1976 on four applications then before him for harbour works orders in the Dublin area.
On 12th November, 1976 the Dublin Port and Docks Board withdrew their application for a harbour works order in connection with the proposed oil refinery and tank farm, following failure to secure planning permission for the proposal.
Following this the board reduced from 13.2 to 8.3 hectares the area included in their application for a harbour works order to carry out port development works on the south side of the River Liffey. This amended application is under preliminary examination in my Department.
The board's application for a harbour works order to authorise port development works on the north side of the River Liffey is being processed and I will shortly require the board to publicise their proposals in the daily newspapers.
There has been no change in the position regarding the board's application for a harbour works order for development works at the North Bull Wall and this application, accordingly, remains deferred.