Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2213. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has examined the potential impact of Brexit on road hauliers using Rosslare Europort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33617/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Maritime Development Office in conjunction with my Department has undertaken a study into the use of the UK landbridge by the Irish road transport industry, importers and exporters. The purpose of this research is to establish the volume of traffic using the UK as a landbridge to the rest of Europe at present, the potential consequences that Brexit will have on landbridge usage and the various alternative options that may be viable. This study is expected to be finalised shortly and to be published thereafter.
My Department is in regular dialogue with exporters and hauliers and their representative groups and will continue to work with our EU counterparts to safeguard the interests of the Irish haulage sector. Hauliers should be aware of the Preparedness Notice that the European Commission has issued for stakeholders in the area of road transport.
