Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Murphy is right on the issue of Brexit. The ports are going to be affected one way or the other. Contingency plans have been made for virtually all possible events that we can consider.

Committee members will be aware of the figures. Dublin Port is extraordinarily dependent on the British market, to the tune of 60%. Contingency plans are in place, although contingency budgets are not yet set out. It is fair to say that all manner of alternative scenarios are being painted. I was in Rosslare Europort last week. Certainly, the port there might even benefit. There is a possibility that the port in that geographic position may benefit since we do not know exactly what the movement will be. Although a land bridge may be vulnerable, we might find more hauliers and trade going through Rosslare port as a result of Brexit. We simply do not know, but those involved are certainly making preparations for Brexit and looking at the possible advantages as well as the disadvantages.