Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I confirm that we will examine the matter and give it our considered attention. At present, Rosslare Europort is undergoing a major transformation as part of its masterplan, which will see more than €30 million invested in customer facilities, port infrastructure, assets and new technology by the port authority and Ianród Éireann over the next five years. That is essentially for the modernisation and digitisation of the port itself. We have to re-examine broader policy as a result of Brexit. It is in that context that I take note of the Deputy's comments about the change from tier 2 to tier 1 status. I want to do so in an informed, structured way, and it has to be in the context of broader port policy. I appreciate the Deputy's concerns in this regard and her focus on the proposal about a free zone. There are secured custom areas within the European Union and we will work with stakeholders here to see how that proposal can be progressed.

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