Limerick dock could be retained despite land sale

SHANNON Foynes Port Company (SFPC) could sell land for development at Limerick port and still retain the facility as a working dock, it was claimed at yesterday’s meeting of Limerick City Council.

Following strong criticism from the council over plans to sell off 44 acres at Limerick docks, SFPC have put the project on hold in order have further talks with the council and port users.

The port company was drawing up proposals to transfer shipping to Foynes.