Minister Kimmins visits Foyle Port
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins today visited Foyle Port.
The Minister was greeted by Foyle Port Chair Ryan McCready as well as members of the Executive Team. Following their meeting, the Minister was given a guided tour of the facilities.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said:
“This was my first opportunity to visit Foyle Port, to meet the team, get a better insight into their business plans and discuss shared priorities such as, the Ports Policy Consultation, Digital Growth and Decarbonisation
“Our sea-ports serve as vital global gateways and Foyle Port plays a crucial role within our infrastructure and economy, facilitating the import of essential cargo to support a range of business sectors across the North-west and supporting an estimated 1,000 jobs both directly and indirectly.
“I am committed to continuing to engage with the Port to hear about, future plans and challenges and to explore opportunities for support where possible.
“My Department has also recently consulted on a Review of Trust Ports and I look forward to reviewing the views of respondents and considering the next steps.”
Chair of Foyle Port Ryan McCready said:
“We were pleased to welcome the Minister to Foyle Port and share our vision for sustainable growth and regional economic proposition.
“As a trust port, we remain firmly committed to our public duty, driven by our Master Plan and a strategy which is focused on sustainable development on land and sea.
“We welcome the Minister’s engagement and look forward to working together through the ports policy consultation. Modern, forward-looking legislation is essential to support a sector shaped by digital innovation, clean energy, and changing global trade.
“Foyle Port will continue to play a key role in supporting jobs, infrastructure, and the wider economy of the Northwest City region and beyond.”
Notes to editors:
- Caption: Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins with Foyle Port Chair Ryan McCready during Wednesday's visit to Foyle Port.
- Foyle port is a Trust Port for which Department for Infrastructure exercises a stewardship role to ensure the Port adheres to good practice and is accountable in the exercise of its duties.
- The Infrastructure Minister also has a key role in the appointment of the Chair and the Board Members of Foyle Port (known as the Commissioners to Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners.)
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