Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The committee did not talk about the cruise ships when we met Dublin Port's representatives; we were looking at the Brexit issue. However, they showed me the properties they had identified that are currently occupied by private entities, which were port-owned properties. They are ceasing their leases and putting out people who have other activities in the port. They just want 100% port-related activities run by them, because they need all that space. However, Mr. O'Connor's point is right. We will do our best. Following this meeting I will make it my business to contact the port authority to get a meeting between the witnesses and it. We will then visit the port as soon as possible.