By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort’s Port Authority, Iarnród Éireann, has begun a non-statutory consultation on the provision of on Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub at Rosslare Europort. A public engagement evening will be held for members of the public at Rosslare Europort on Thursday, May 30th from 3pm to 8pm. The public consultation period willContinue reading “Public consultation on Rosslare ORE Hub”
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Rosslare-Cherbourg sailing starts Monday
By Dan Walsh Brittany Ferries will add a third weekly return-sailing, connecting Rosslare with Cherbourg, starting on Monday. The company says the move will boost connectivity ahead of the arrival of its rail-ferry service in 2025. Ferroutage will link Bayonne with Cherbourg by rail, carrying trailers for onward transport by ferry. Glenn Carr, Director CommercialContinue reading “Rosslare-Cherbourg sailing starts Monday”
4,860 litres of red wine at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized 4,860 litres of wine with an estimated value of over €59,200 at Rosslare Europort. This represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €31,700. The illegal red wine, branded ‘Doppio Passo Primitivo Rosso 2022’, was discovered during the search of an accompanied trailer which had disembarkedContinue reading “4,860 litres of red wine at Rosslare Europort”
Beer seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers have seized approximately 24,875 litres of beer with an estimated value of over €99,000 at Rosslare Europort. The illicit beer, of multiple brands, represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €46,400. The consignment was discovered during the search of an accompanied trailer which had disembarked a ferryContinue reading “Beer seized at Rosslare Europort”
14 migrants in trailer at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Fourteen migrants, two children and 12 adults, who were discovered hidden in a refrigerated trailer on board a lorry arriving at Rosslare Europort in the early hours of Monday morning are reported to be “safe and well.” The lorry had arrived from France and the terminal building at the port was takenContinue reading “14 migrants in trailer at Rosslare Europort”
Major milestones at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has announced two major milestones in the Co Wexford port’s progress towards becoming Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub. Port Authority Iarnród Éireann yesterday (Monday) made a formal application to the new Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) for Marine Area Consent (MAC). Additionally, it was announced that the contract forContinue reading “Major milestones at Rosslare Europort”
€389,000 cocaine and cash seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh With the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, Revenue officers seized approximately 5.5 kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €385,000 at Rosslare Europort on Friday. The illicit drugs were discovered when a Polish-registered freight unit was stopped and searched, having arrived on a ferry from Dunkirk, France. A man inContinue reading “€389,000 cocaine and cash seized at Rosslare Europort”
€166m Border Control Post for Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., was in Rosslare Europort on Thursday to mark the commencement of works for the Terminal 7 and Enabling Works project that will see a new terminal built and a new Border Control Post set up. The Terminal 7Continue reading “€166m Border Control Post for Rosslare”
New ferry service at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Ferry services operating at Rosslare Europort has expanded as Stena Vision has commenced service on the Ireland to France route, Rosslare to Cherbourg. The maiden voyage occurred yesterday (Friday) with Rosslare’s Captain Sean Boyce at the controls. On the same route, Stena Vision will operate alongside Stena Horizon, increasing STENA’s services toContinue reading “New ferry service at Rosslare Europort”
€200m tender approved for Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A €200m plus tender for significant upgrade works at Rosslare Europort has been approved by government. Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District Cllr. Lisa McDonald has warmly welcomed the government’s agreement that will see major investment in Rosslare Europort. These upgrade works are necessary to provide permanent Brexit infrastructure at Rosslare Europort to ensureContinue reading “€200m tender approved for Rosslare Europort”
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