Irish Ports

Evidence intelligence for Irish port development, dredging operations, offshore renewable energy infrastructure, and marine environmental effects. Covers Port of Cork/Ringaskiddy, Dublin Port, Shannon Foynes, and Rosslare Europort.

Assets Under Review

Port of Waterford (Belview)

planning

Tier 2 Port of National Significance on the Suir estuary at Belview. An offshore-renewable-capable terminal with a 250-metre wharf extension and land reclamation has been proposed and requires a Maritime Area Consent and EIAR.

1 events0 projects1 gaps

Rosslare Europort ORE Hub

planning

Major ORE hub proposal: 48.4ha dredging, 27.7ha reclamation, two heavy-lift berths, 50-year marine design life. High-value planning-sensitive proof-of-effect case.

3 events1 projects

Dublin Port

planning

3FM planning process with 51 public submissions addressing ecology, birds, noise, vibration, traffic and land use. Also operates under EPA dumping-at-sea permit S0024-02 for capital dredging.

3 events0 projects

Port of Cork / Ringaskiddy

construction

Major port redevelopment with berth extensions supported by €38.4M EU funding and the €456M M28 project. Proof-of-effect requirement around capacity, access, construction and marine effects.

3 events2 projects

Shannon Foynes Port

active

Strategic ORE and logistics port with cumulative estuary evidence needs. Maintenance dredging permitted at three disposal locations in the Shannon Estuary.

2 events0 projects