PM SAYS NO EXCLUSIVITY WITH GLOBAL PORTS DEAL

Prime Minister Browne says other entities can be involved in port facility development despite the Global Ports deal.

The Prime Minister says a clause in the agreement had suggested exclusivity. He says this was signed as an oversight and changed following subsequent discussions.

Section 4, 3 of the Cruise Port Finance, Development and Management Bill gives the government the power to enter port arrangements with *other* businesses.

The bill also makes clear that the act will supersede if there’s any inconsistency between the act and the agreement.