Trade

Irish Rail fears over future access to Dublin Port dismissed

Port operator lodged plans last year to construct several new roads and increase capacity for heavy goods vehicles

Dublin Port’s own masterplan targets average annual growth of 3.3 per cent over 30 years between 2010 and 2040.

Irish Rail’s concerns over plans by Dublin Port to build new roads and increase freight access to the trading port have been dismissed by Dublin City Council.

The port operator lodged plans last year to construct several new roads and increase capacity for heavy goods vehicles to provide a more direct route in and out of Dublin Port.

Irish Rail claimed the move would “permanently” cut off its access to the port, and said the ...