The EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Transport (CEF Transport) has allocated over €112 million in funding to two Irish projects and three multi-country projects involving Irish partners. The funding aims to improve transport infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and support the sustainability and digitalisation of Ireland’s transport systems.

One of the key projects set to receive €73.8 million in funding is the Dublin Port Company 'MP2' Project. This project will increase berth capacity for Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) freight by constructing two berths, Berth 52 and Berth 53, with onshore power supply infrastructure, catering to large Ro-Ro vessels. It is part of Dublin Port’s Masterplan 2040, aimed at accommodating future growth.

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State James Lawless praised the funding, highlighting its importance for developing smart, sustainable, and resilient transport infrastructure, which is crucial for Ireland’s economy and renewable energy transformation. The projects being funded align with National Development Plan (NDP) objectives and National Ports Policy, aiming to enhance port capacity, connectivity, and response to market needs.

The CEF funding is part of the EU’s effort to develop the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) and was awarded following a competitive selection process involving 408 applications across Europe.

For more information on the projects being funded, read here.