Motion no: 28
That this Conference notes with concern the failure of successive Governments to maximise the strategic potential for Rosslare Europort in relation to its central position as the nearest Irish port to mainland Europe.
Conference calls for the status of the port to be designated by Government as Tier 1 and that EU assistance be sought to develop the port and surrounding area to reflect the status of Ireland as an Island with the economic implications that it brings.
Conference further calls on Government to resolve the issue of the ownership of Rosslare Europort if necessary through international law.
Conference commits to lobby Government
to ensure the issue of ownership and control continues within the public sector and that the future development of the port be linked to best practice in local economic and democratic structures.
This asset must always operate in the interest of the Irish people with full recognition of the local communities and the location in which it exists.
