Ports Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Questions (206)

Ivana Bacik

Question:

206. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport how much of the 40.8 ha of port lands described in appendix 1 of the Dublin Port Company's franchise policy, published in May 2014, as being used for non-core activities is still being used for non-core activities; if any of this land is now being used for core activities; if so, if he will make a statement on what these core activities are and their location in relation to the maps outlined in appendix 1 of the Dublin Port Company's franchise policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29227/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The Deputy refers to Dublin Port Company's Franchise Policy, published in May 2014, and lands described in Appendix 1 of that document.

The Deputy may be aware, that since 2014 the Company undertook a review of their master plan in 2018. This is publicly available and sets out the Company's options for each parcel of land within the Dublin Port Estate. In preparation for Brexit some further lands have been provided to the State agencies for necessary revenue and SPS inspection facilities. Dublin Port Company has also recently held a public consultation with regards to it's 3FM project and I have written to the port company to express my views with regard to the sustainable use of port lands.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for national ports policy in Ireland, however, I am not involved in the day to day operations of the port companies. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Dublin Port Company for a comprehensive direct reply with regard to the specific lands in question.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51