Infrastructure Minister 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 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 1: Infrastructure Minister with Foyle Port Chair
Ryan McCready during Wednesday's visit to Foyle Port. Caption
2: Infrastructure Minister with members of Foyle
Port Executive Team including Chair Ryan McCready during a
visit to Foyle Port on Wednesday.
- 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.)
