Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023
258. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the leasing of 14 hectares of space within the port of Dublin in order to service previously expected Brexit-related traffic; if he will provide details on the cost of leasing this land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23191/23]
View answerAs a consequence of Brexit, substantial physical infrastructure was put in place at Dublin Port to provide for the effective management of new check and control requirements on trade with Great Britain. This infrastructure was in place at the end of the Transition Period and has been operational since 1 January 2021. This was one of the most critical and visible aspects of the Government’s preparations for Brexit.
A range of departments and state bodies have been involved in the putting in place and continued operation of these facilities. The required infrastructure was developed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the departments and state bodies now in situ on the site, namely the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and the HSE - with input from a multi Department working group chaired by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.
The Department of Transport is not a tenant in Dublin Port and therefore is not involved in any leasing agreement.
