Regional Development Minister, Conor Murphy, today attended the annual conference of the Irish Ports Association, in Killiney Co. Dublin.
Speaking at the event, the Minister noted the opportunities for the ports in the north to contribute to the Irish economy. He said: “ The return of devolved government to the North, and the greater sense of stability and purpose which has accompanied it, provide economic opportunities for the ports industry”.
Observing that increasingly Irish companies are taking an all-island view of their business, Mr Murphy continued: “ It is essential that the capacity of ports keeps apace with the future growth of the economy across the island of Ireland. The ports in the North have the capacity which is there to be used for the benefit of the economy”.
Notes to Editors:
- Conor Murphy MP, MLA, was speaking at the opening of the Annual Conference of the Irish Ports Association, held in Killiney, Co Dublin on Friday 28 September.
- The Conference was formally opened by Noel Dempsey, TD, Minister for Transport and the Marine.
- The Irish Ports Association is the collective organisation for the commercial ports in the Republic of Ireland.
- The conference was attended by representatives of major ports in Northern Ireland.
- Minister Murphy had been invited to address the Conference by the IPA. This is the first occasion the IPA Conference has been addressed by a Minister from Northern Ireland.
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