Dublin Port cruise ships
The Leader returned to Senator McFadden’s concern about Dublin Port’s cruise ship policy, saying a debate was warranted and noting the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport would attend on 4 April. Senators suggested moving Dublin and Cork port operations, and the Leader said he would be disappointed if the policy stayed in place.
Senator McFadden used the Order of Business-----
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She made the point that the chief executive, Mr. O'Reilly, spoke about the increasing freight and the need to make space in a post-Brexit world. The points made by the Senator are applicable to Dublin Port and to Cobh. The towns and areas adjacent to them are very much dependent on tourism from cruise liners for a variety of reasons.
I would be very disappointed if Dublin Port were to maintain that policy. I am happy to have the Minister come to the House to-----
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Cork is moving to Ringaskiddy and Dublin Port should move to Bremore.
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That is why we must have the debate. I am happy to inform Members that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport will be in the House on 4 April.