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Takeover of New Ross Port to Unlock River’s Potential
#irishports - New Ross Port is to be transferred to Wexford County Council within the coming months and will lead to great opportunities for the development of the quays area of the town.
As NewRoss Standard writes, this is the view of director of services for economic development with Wexford County Council, Tony Larkin who addressed the monthly meeting of New Ross Municipal District.
Mr Larkin said the 'bottom tier' ports in Ireland are being transferred to local authorities.
'It's New Ross' turn. We have been in negotiations with the Department of Transport for two years. We've been doing due diligence on the port company and I compliment the work of the port company.'
He said the company is being disbanded and will merge into the council.
Mr Larkin said the transfer could occur as soon as May or June, and would have already taken place if not for some cost issues involving the removal of the oil tanks on the quay and the cost of draining the Barrow.
For the transfer to take place three ministers have to sign the transfer letter.
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