Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Ports Development: Discussion
Mr. Barry O'Connell:
It is difficult for me to answer that because I do not have the history with the port to do that. However, I will return to my earlier comment and speak as someone with experience in international logistics. Looked at through that lens, the route to market we have as a state, with the port where it is and the port tunnel connected to the M50, is about the best I have seen. It is the most efficient and most effective. It is a significant source of competitive advantage. Once you start playing with elements of that and relocating it your distances get longer. Your double handling gets longer, your costs get higher etc.
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