Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union

Implications for Ireland of the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU in Regard to Transport Matters

Mr. Glenn Carr:

We are working through a study and detailed design for the reinstatement of the rail line to Shannon Foynes. That work, which involves Iarnród Éireann and Shannon Foynes Port Company, is under way. Hopefully, subject to funding and the business case, we might see it materialise. It is something that both parties would like to see happening. There has been good engagement also with the industry regarding that opportunity.

Brexit really has the most impact on roll-on, roll-off ports, particular those that are currently servicing the UK, typically Dublin and Rosslare Europort. Shannon Foynes, Waterford and, to a lesser degree, Cork, would not see the same impact as Dublin or Rosslare Europort.

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