#cruiseliners - The Port of Cork writes the Irish Examiner, is expected to take advantage of a lack of space in Dublin Port for large cruise ships when Brexit forces authorities in the capital to handle increased amounts of freight and cargo.
Transport Minister Shane Ross described a decision by Dublin Port to significantly reduce its intake of cruise ships in the next two years as a “temporary blip”.
But the port's decision has triggered frustration among tourism services and cruise companies, especially if the €50m annual industry is damaged.
In the Dáil, Mr Ross said he was keen to reduce any adverse impacts on tourism.
He said Dublin Port authorities had briefed him about its priorities for Brexit and the need for extra cargo space.
“Given space constraints, it was explained that cruise berths will have to be limited for a period from 2021 onwards to allow this construction work to take place, while ensuring the port can continue to handle large cargo volumes,” the minister explained.
The newspaper has more on the topic here.
