Dublin Port, vital to Irish economy and an amenity cherished by the public

Maritime economy: Dublin is home to the largest freight and passenger port in Ireland,  with €165bn worth of trade flowing through it annually. Captain Michael McKenna and Claire Percy of Dublin Port talk to Colette Sheridan

Dublin Port, the largest freight and passenger port in Ireland with €165bn worth of trade flowing through it annually.

Dublin Port is an extremely busy place, being the largest freight and passenger port in Ireland with €165bn worth of trade flowing through it annually. It is operated and developed by Dublin Port Company, a state owned commercial company.

As well as commerce, the port is an amenity for both locals and tourists. And it is managed in a way that is cognisant of its unique environment. The Dublin Bay UNESCO biosphere is home to wildlife and habitats. Creativity and culture thrive here too with the Pumphouse and Substation regularly hosting installations and performances by Irish and international artists while the Distributed Museum (the working title that promotes engagement with port heritage and amenity assets) reaches out into the city.