Officials have said it would be a “terrible shame” to see a tourism initiative between Ireland and Wales close due to funding issues over Brexit.

EUROPEAN trade through Rosslare port in Co Wexford has risen by almost 400 per cent this year, as a result of Brexit. / The port says the increase of 378 per cent in continental freight was recorded in the first nine months of 2021.

Independent TD Verona Murphy has highlighted on the floor of the Dáil the potentially ruinous consequences of Brexit on Wexford's fishing communities from April 1.

Rosslare port saw a 371 per cent yearly increase in European freight volumes since Brexit came into force.

On Saturday, 13 November, it was a record day at Rosslare Europort, says Glenn Carr.

The Port of Dunkirk, close to the BeNeLux region, is eyeing even stronger links with Dublin Port and Rosslare Europort while also examining new routes to Ireland's southern ports.