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Dublin Port Reject Demands To Use Land For Housing Development

It's written to the Transport Minister and says all properties earmarked for infrastructure can't have alternative uses.

The Irish Times reports the port has concerns developing the site for housing would have negative consequences for national port capacity.

It's also worried greenhouse gas emissions would rise as shipments moved to other ports would require more truck traffic to bring goods to Dublin.

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