The developers behind the proposed Bremore Ireland Port say the Government's revised National Ports Policy provides a strategic pathway for the long-planned east coast deepwater port following Friday's launch of a public consultation on the draft policy.
As Afloat reported earlier, the revised policy explicitly supports the development of additional deepwater port capacity on Ireland's east coast as part of a wider strategy to strengthen national trade infrastructure, resilience and the transition to cleaner maritime transport.
Bremore Ireland Port is a joint venture between Drogheda Port Company and Ronan Group Real Estate. The partners say the project would become Ireland's first new deepwater port on the east coast in more than a century and help address future port capacity requirements.
The proposed port would be located on the Meath-Dublin border and is identified by the developers as a future logistics hub supporting offshore renewable energy, green hydrogen production and alternative fuels.
The developers also note that Bremore is designated as a Core Port on the European Union's TEN-T transport network and say the project aligns with emerging European objectives for resilient, digitalised and low-carbon port infrastructure.
Drogheda Port Company Group Chief Executive Paul Fleming welcomed the publication of the revised policy.
"The Government's National Ports Policy is a landmark moment for Ireland's maritime and trading future. The explicit support for the development of a new east coast deepwater port underscores the national importance of the Bremore Ireland Port project."
He added that the proposal represented "a once-in-a-generation opportunity" to strengthen Ireland's trading capacity, enhance energy security and support long-term economic growth.
Ronan Group Real Estate Chief Executive Rory Williams said the development would create employment, support regional growth and provide infrastructure capable of accommodating larger vessels while helping Ireland's transition to a lower-carbon economy.
The project promoters will now advance environmental assessments and planning applications through Meath County Council and the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA).
A community engagement programme has also been launched, including the appointment of a dedicated Community Liaison Officer to work with local residents and stakeholders throughout the planning process.
The proposed development remains subject to environmental assessment and the statutory planning and maritime consent processes.
