James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The site that has been purchased is 2 km from the port. One must pass several exit roads to get to it. How does the Minister propose to ensure the integrity of the lorries leaving Rosslare Europort to get to the customs facility? Will customs officials be following those trucks? Will they be guiding them - one in front and one behind - to ensure that the goods actually get to the customs check and their integrity is protected once they get there for inspection or will it simply be an honour system? The access road down to the port has been desperately in need of an upgrade for the past few years. I am told that Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Wexford County Council have funding to provide an upgrade but that Iarnród Éireann is refusing to contribute. This is a matter into which the Minister might look.

Either way, this is not just a port. It is a very large community with approximately 1,500 people living in it. There is already chaos down there regarding trucks getting in and out of the port. What facilities will be put in place to facilitate the local community? What engagement with the local community in terms of providing these facilities and this road has taken place?

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