Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019
146. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is proceeding with plans to purchase land at Rosslare and Dublin Ports for the purposes of constructing new customs facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2340/19]
Amharc ar fhreagra156. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the detailed action plan on the requirements of Rosslare Europort in advance of Brexit is due for publication and or finalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2586/19]
Amharc ar fhreagra157. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has acquired property, by lease, purchase or otherwise at Rosslare in the past 12 months; if so, the exact location of the property; the nature of the acquisition; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2588/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 146. 156 and 157 together.
On the 19 December 2018, the Government published its Contingency Action Plan which gives an overview of the comprehensive, cross-Government preparations that are underway. This includes putting in place the infrastructure required at Dublin ports and airports as a consequence of the UK leaving the EU.
The Office of Public Works has been mandated to secure the property required at Dublin Port and Rosslare Europort and to undertake the necessary work to ensure that the additional infrastructure required as a consequence of the UK leaving the EU becomes operational in a timely manner. This work is ongoing.
