Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 September 2018
51. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in publishing the Irish Maritime Development Office’s study into the use of the UK landbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37804/18]
View answerThe Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) in conjunction with my Department has undertaken a study into the use of the UK landbridge by Irish importers and exporters. The purpose of this research is to establish the volume of traffic using the UK landbridge at present, the potential consequences that Brexit will have on landbridge usage and the various alternative options that may be viable.
I appreciate the Deputy's query in light of the significance of the UK landbridge as a trade route for the Irish economy. The study has taken longer than originally envisaged as it has proven more complex than anticipated. It is currently in final draft form and is expected to be published in the coming weeks.
