Dundalk Harbour and Port Act, 1925

Reclaimed lands, embankments, etc., to vest in Commissioners.

39.—The sloblands, foreshore and embankments, (not being sloblands, foreshore and embankments hitherto vested in the State or any department thereof, or held for the public use or benefit), the reclamation and construction of which by the Commissioners is authorised by section 35 of this Act shall when so reclaimed and constructed, become and be vested in the Commissioners; and if portions thereof only are so reclaimed or constructed, such portions shall become and be so vested in the Commissioners; and the ground and soil of the bed and foreshore of Dundalk River which shall be covered with or occupied by the Quay front and extension or widening of existing Quays authorised by section 35 of this Act, shall, saving the rights of the State as aforesaid, although the said frontage may consist of open pile work only, become and be vested in the Commissioners: Provided always that nothing herein contained shall operate to defeat the interest of any person or persons entitled to any rent or rent-charge out of any of said sloblands or the mudlands or marsh lands on or contiguous to the same, or of any person or persons entitled to any rights or interests in or easements over the said sloblands: And it shall be lawful for the Commissioners to contract and agree for the release of such sloblands or foreshore from any such rent or rent-charge and for the extinguishment of any such right, interest or easement.