Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 June 2024
24. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of ports that receive incoming shipping containers; the number receive incoming Ro-Ro (trucks) freight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26386/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Ports of Cork, Dublin and Waterford handle Lift-on/Lift-off (LoLo) container traffic.
The Ports of Cork, Dublin and Rosslare handle Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) traffic.
Details of the tonnage at each port can be found on the Central Statistics Office website at the following link:
www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-spt/statisticsofporttrafficq4andyear2023/.
Shannon Foynes Port Company has also recently commenced LoLo container operations at Foynes and are committed to growing this business.
