Maritime Development Office backs €100m Ringaskiddy plan

The Irish Maritime Development Office, operating under the auspices of the Department of Transport, has given its backing to the Port of Cork’s plans for a €100m-plus upgrade of its deep water container facilities at Ringaskiddy.

IMDO director Liam Lacey told an An Bord Pleanála hearing yesterday that the port’s plans are consistent with government policy, will be “beneficial to the local and national economy”, and are “necessary to meet market demands”.

He said the upgrade will “improve national competitiveness, stimulate international trade, attract foreign direct investment and as a result create jobs in the region and the wider economy”.