Chief executive Philomena Poole seeks deletion of councillors’ ban on vessels over 250m

Planning inquiry hears allocation made in the hope of a substantial economic return

Harbour will be marine version of defunct Main Street

Richard Boyd Barrett: ‘This, in reality, is only a more expensive rehash of the 1989 development plan for bars, restaurants, and shops on the old Mail Boat pier that caused such an outrage that it was quickly abandoned’

‘The estimated €7 million in lost revenue to the Harbour Company from Stena’s decision to withdraw its service leaves it in choppy waters’

Why other ways to boost tourism for the town should be considered

Backers of ‘next generation’ cruise ship plan hope berth would quadruple visitor numbers

Stena Line to end seasonal passenger ferry service from Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead

Rising population and busy hinterland means the city is pondering a €750m project

An Bord Pleanála hears how harbour expansion could create new business and jobs

If passed by An Bord Pleanála it is expected to take eight years to complete

Taoiseach heckled by Right2Water protesters on arrival for engagement in Galway

The €200m plan covers much of the port and includes deeper channel for large ships

Some 60 countries to participate in parade