Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
1858. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the last date he met formally with the chairperson and CEO of Dublin Port Company; the issues discussed; when he will next meet the chairperson and CEO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27692/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that I met formally with the Chairperson and CEO of Dublin Port Company on the 30th March 2017. We discussed several issues pertaining to the Port including the National Ports Policy, the Company's continued growth, the Alexandra Basin redevelopment project to address capacity requirements and the Company's Masterplan. In the context of the importance of the Poolbeg SDZ to Dublin Port Company, the possibility of locating a film studio in the vicinity was also discussed.
The Deputy will be aware that I hosted an All Ireland Transport Sectorial Meeting in Dundalk in January to discuss the many possible implications of Brexit across all transport sectors. Senior personnel from Dublin Port were at this forum. In addition senior officials from my Department are in regular contact with the Port Company.
