Plan for development of docklands meets strong opposition

DETAILED proposals for the sale of Limerick docks will be brought before the board of Shannon Foynes Port Company next month.

The company has sought expressions of interest for the 44 acres covering the inner docks area. Port users have objected to the sale.

The port company insist the sale is necessary to raise more than €100 million needed to improve shipping facilities in the Shannon Estuary.