An urgent meeting is being sought over plans to slash the number of cruise ships entering Dublin Port.
Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring wants talks with Dublin Port Company CEO Eamonn O’Reilly over the shock reduction, which will be in place from 2021, following a meeting with the All-Ireland Cruise Ship Action Group.
This group comprises of businesses in the tourism, retail and transport sectors that are campaigning against the move.
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It said the decision was taken without any consultations or engagement with Transport Minister Shane Ross, local businesses, Dublin City Council, or the other Irish ports such as Belfast, Waterford and Cork that will be “severely impacted”.
It is now ramping up its campaign to reverse the decision by hosting a series of roadshows and media briefings across the island of Ireland, stopping off at principal locations such as Belfast, Cork and Waterford before travelling to the west and northwest of Ireland.
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Lorcan O’Connor, of Carroll’s Irish Gifts, who attended the meeting with the Lord Mayor, said: "Our meeting with the Lord Mayor today was very positive.
“It certainly highlights the lack of information the Dublin Port Company has given the public about this crucial issue which will seriously damage local businesses in Dublin and other port cities.
“The Lord Mayor holds the ceremonial position of Admiral of Dublin Port, but even he hadn’t been fully informed about the Dublin Port Company’s plans to destroy cruise tourism in our city.
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“The Lord Mayor has requested further information from us and will be seeking to facilitate a meeting between representatives from our Group and Eamon O’Reilly, the Chief Executive of Dublin Port.
“On behalf of our Group, I would like to thank the Lord Mayor for meeting us today and do what is best for Irish tourism.”
