Dún Laoghaire Harbour transfer
Senator Horkan’s amendment seeks an तत्काल debate on the proposed transfer of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to the county council, citing possible liabilities and lack of compensation. The amendment is debated, visitors from Roscommon are welcomed incidentally, and Horkan ultimately withdraws the amendment after the Leader promises to raise the matter with the Minister.
Senator Horkan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on the proposed transfer of responsibility for Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
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No. I apologise for having had to step out for a few minutes but I heard from my colleagues in this respect. I do not seek to divide the House and do not propose an amendment to the Order of Business very often. However, there is a very pressing and urgent nature to this matter. I hope the Minister will not sign the order for transfer before he comes into this House because he needs to be aware of the consequences of doing so without adequate compensation being paid. I certainly accept the Leader's bona fides on it and perhaps Wednesday of next week would be a good day for us to discuss that matter with the Minister.
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As the seconder of the amendment, I support its withdrawal. I take the opportunity to welcome the members of a delegation from Strokestown, who are guests of Deputy Eugene Murphy, namely, Brother John and Mrs. Murphy. I hope they have a very nice day in Leinster House.
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My grandmother was from Strokestown and I support it too.
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This is the Order of Business, take two.
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I join in welcoming the visitors from County Roscommon. They had a very good summer on the Gaelic football field until they ran out of steam.
I advise Senator Horkan that my office will communicate to the office of the Minister, Deputy Ross, the immediate importance of what the Senator has said. I am sure the Minister will take notice of what we have said. I will endeavour to-----
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And sign it as quick as he can, but anyway.
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I will endeavour to organise for the Minister to come to the House on Wednesday. As I said - I apologise for labouring the point - the Minister, Deputy Ross, is at a Cabinet meeting.
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I accept that and the Leader's bona fides.