Fresh calls are being made for an investigation into the possibility of developing a deep seas port in Clare.
The Shannon-Foynes Port Company has been awarded over €2.3 million in co-funding under the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility to conduct a feasibility study for a new deep-water berth at Foynes Port.
There are mounting calls in Clare, however, for a similar study to be carried out at Moneypoint, particularly in light of the decision to develop an off-shore wind farm there.
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Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Sixmilebridge Councillor PJ Ryan says Brexit has presented opportunities for development, but he feels we’re asleep at the wheel when it comes to capitalising on it.
