Joint Committee on Transport and Communications to meet for discussion on plans for future development of Irish ports

The Committee will hear from representatives from:

·       Port of Cork

·       Dublin Port

·       Rosslare Europort

·       Shannon Foynes Port Company

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Leas-Cathaoirleach Senator Gerry Horkan said “our meeting today comes after last month’s engagement with Mr David McGarry from the Shannon Foynes Port. The importance of our ports to Ireland’s positive economic position cannot be underestimated.

We look forward to getting the perspectives from the representatives from the 4 ports on how they feel the Department of Transport and Government can help maintain and develop Ireland’s ports both from climate and economic viewpoints.”

The meeting in Committee Room 1 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications  has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.