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One of the major challenges facing us is to find the best way to re-integrate Dublin Port and Dublin City and its people within 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

How would you define the image and profile of Dublin Port? How would you improve it?

How best can Dublin Port keep its stakeholders aware of progress of the Masterplan?

Many consider Dublin to be a port city. Do you agree? If so, what can be done to enhance the connection between the City and the Port?

Is Dublin Port a part of the defining character of Dublin City given the role of the Port in developing the city and its amenities?

Dublin Port Company takes its Corporate Social Responsibilities seriously. What further measures should be taken to integrate further the activities and operations of Dublin Port with the citizens of Dublin?

What measures should be taken to closer integrate the life and activity of the local communities with those of the Port?

Dublin Port has a rich history and maritime heritage - what scope is there to create a museum/cultural centre to display and celebrate this?

What other resources could be accommodated (such as the National Maritime Museum and the Inland Waterways Museum)?

How can a busy port, with key safety and security objectives accommodate increased public and visitor access to the Port?

The development of Dublin Port since the 18th century has led to the creation of a considerable natural, recreational and ecological resource for Dublin - is this contribution by Dublin Port recognised sufficiently and how can it be continued in future development plans?