Dundalk Harbour and Port Act, 1925

Power to commute tonnage and quayage rates in respect of steam trawlers and fishing vessels.

48.—In lieu of the tonnage and quayage rates payable to the Commissioners in respect of steam trawlers or other vessels bona fide engaged in fishing there shall (subject to foregoing provisions of this Act) be payable and paid to the Commissioners by the master or owner of every steam trawler or such fishing vessel such annual sum by way of commutation as may be fixed by the Commissioners not exceeding one shilling per gross registered ton provided that the minimum charge for any such steam trawler or such fishing vessel shall be five shillings per annum.