Stop Dublin Port from turning away cruise ships from 2021 and turning away international cruise companies who want to call Dublin a home port.
In March 2019, without any warning or consultation with the tourism sector, Dublin Port made the decision that it would begin running down the cruise industry from 2021 onwards. From 2021 they plan to have only 2 large ships a week (Currently there are often two or more in one day!) and NO turnaround calls for companies who wish to make Dublin a home port. Turnarounds are cruises that start and finish in Dublin, with thousands of people flying from all over the world to start their holiday in Dublin. This has shocked all those who work in the industry.
This decision will result in the loss of hundreds of jobs and the loss of hundreds of millions of euro and sterling, as the decision is going to affect both the Northern AND Southern economies. Without access to Ireland’s largest and capital city, cruise companies will simply withdraw their ships from the whole island of Ireland and as a result, the country will be completely removed from their itineraries – they will take their business to other more welcoming European destinations. This is because in the cruise world, Dublin is known as the ‘marquee port’. This means it is the main draw to the region, without which the other destinations and ports fail to be an attraction in themselves.
Please help to overthrow this non-sensical decision. Tourism is our second biggest industry, and with all the uncertainties of Brexit, which are outside our control, we can at least take control of this and bring back the jobs, revenue and the big Irish welcome that Dublin Port are planning to give away.
Please sign this petition and share with your colleagues, friends and family.
Updates
March 24, 2019
The petition has reached one thousand signatures. This milestone confirms that many people recognize the economic importance of maintaining Dublin as a marquee port for the cruise industry.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 23, 2019
March 22, 2019
The reach of this petition has grown significantly and demonstrates a clear public demand to protect our vital tourism industry. This momentum proves that many individuals recognize the economic danger posed by these restrictions at Dublin Port. We will now focus our efforts on presenting these concerns to the appropriate authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2019
417 Comments
Dublin Port needs to overturn this decision immediately. A lot of hard work has been put in to the industry over the years and brought it to where it is today. Limiting the number of Cruise Ships by half will have a detrimental effect on the whole island of Ireland.
This crazy decision takes no account of the widespread damage to the economy just when Brexit hits. Turnaround Cruises mean lots of visitors who explore Ireland before or after they fly into Dublin. Rural Ireland needs everything it can get with Brexit causing agriculture to suffer.
Please, please keep sailing from Dublin!! Economically it makes sense, tourism, jobs at the port, the opportunity for people to visit our beautiful country and plan return visits and - it is the only opportunity we have for a true no-fly cruise!
This a crazy and short sighted decision, the port might be busy now with freight but when the next downturn comes the cruise liners will be required to keep some employment going and much needed revenue coming in.
Helen this is not the case. Because Dublin is the marquee port and draw to the whole region there are many cruise lines who will simply pull out as they see neither Cobh or Belfast a satisfactory alternative to the capital city. This has implications for the whole island.
please do the right thing
This is disgraceful, turning away revenue for the country like this.
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Stop Dublin Port from turning away cruise ships from 2021 and turning away international cruise companies who want to call Dublin a home port.
In March 2019, without any warning or consultation with the tourism sector, Dublin Port made the decision that it would begin running down the cruise industry from 2021 onwards. From 2021 they plan to have only 2 large ships a week (Currently there are often two or more in one day!) and NO turnaround calls for companies who wish to make Dublin a home port. Turnarounds are cruises that start and finish in Dublin, with thousands of people flying from all over the world to start their holiday in Dublin. This has shocked all those who work in the industry.
This decision will result in the loss of hundreds of jobs and the loss of hundreds of millions of euro and sterling, as the decision is going to affect both the Northern AND Southern economies. Without access to Ireland’s largest and capital city, cruise companies will simply withdraw their ships from the whole island of Ireland and as a result, the country will be completely removed from their itineraries – they will take their business to other more welcoming European destinations. This is because in the cruise world, Dublin is known as the ‘marquee port’. This means it is the main draw to the region, without which the other destinations and ports fail to be an attraction in themselves.
Please help to overthrow this non-sensical decision. Tourism is our second biggest industry, and with all the uncertainties of Brexit, which are outside our control, we can at least take control of this and bring back the jobs, revenue and the big Irish welcome that Dublin Port are planning to give away.
Please sign this petition and share with your colleagues, friends and family.
Updates
March 24, 2019
The petition has reached one thousand signatures. This milestone confirms that many people recognize the economic importance of maintaining Dublin as a marquee port for the cruise industry.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 23, 2019
March 22, 2019
The reach of this petition has grown significantly and demonstrates a clear public demand to protect our vital tourism industry. This momentum proves that many individuals recognize the economic danger posed by these restrictions at Dublin Port. We will now focus our efforts on presenting these concerns to the appropriate authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2019
417 Comments
Stilting progress and growth for all makes no sense at all. Dublin Port has an obligation to the nation as a gateway port to encourage sustainable growth and to work with all partners towards success. Halving your existing hard won business is not doing that.
Dublin Port needs to overturn this decision immediately. A lot of hard work has been put in to the industry over the years and brought it to where it is today. Limiting the number of Cruise Ships by half will have a detrimental effect on the whole island of Ireland.
This crazy decision takes no account of the widespread damage to the economy just when Brexit hits. Turnaround Cruises mean lots of visitors who explore Ireland before or after they fly into Dublin. Rural Ireland needs everything it can get with Brexit causing agriculture to suffer.
Please, please keep sailing from Dublin!! Economically it makes sense, tourism, jobs at the port, the opportunity for people to visit our beautiful country and plan return visits and - it is the only opportunity we have for a true no-fly cruise!
This a crazy and short sighted decision, the port might be busy now with freight but when the next downturn comes the cruise liners will be required to keep some employment going and much needed revenue coming in.
Helen this is not the case. Because Dublin is the marquee port and draw to the whole region there are many cruise lines who will simply pull out as they see neither Cobh or Belfast a satisfactory alternative to the capital city. This has implications for the whole island.
please do the right thing
This is disgraceful, turning away revenue for the country like this.
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Stilting progress and growth for all makes no sense at all. Dublin Port has an obligation to the nation as a gateway port to encourage sustainable growth and to work with all partners towards success. Halving your existing hard won business is not doing that.