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We believe that as the national economy recovers port volumes will increase further. Indeed in 2010 the volume of tonnage increased by 6%. The Masterplan is framed in the context of providing capacity to cater for the handling of 60m tonnes by 2040.

We welcome responses both in relation to the issues raised that we have listed and also to those that we have overlooked or not understood. You can e-mail us directly at masterplan@dublinport.ie or attend one of the public information events

Key questions include

Is Dublin Port best located to serve the merchandise trade needs of the Dublin region and Ireland overall?

Dublin Port plays a key role in meeting the national petroleum energy needs - should Dublin Port continue this function and, if not, where should the oil tank farms be located?

Do you consider Dublin Port to be a key part of national economic infrastructure?

Dublin Port Company estimates that total tonnage through the Port in 2040 will be in the order of 60 million tonnes. Is this estimate too high, too low or unreasonable?

Do you agree that Dublin Port needs to plan to handle this increased capacity by 2040?

Are there any other activities that Dublin Port should be involved in that it is not involved in at present?