Concerns Over Munitions Storage at New Ross Port

Tensions are escalating in New Ross after the council approved new bye-laws that will allow the Defence Forces to import munitions and explosives at the port. Councillor John Dwyer has voiced serious concerns about the decision pointing out that there has been no clear information on what exactly will be imported and stored. With ongoing national discussions around Irish involvement in EU battle groups and the potential abolition of the "triple lock," Dwyer fears this is part of a broader shift that could erode Ireland’s traditional stance on neutrality. The Councillor also raised safety issues, saying that the storage site is in close proximity to a long-established hunting site and several workplaces. He questioned what security measures and storage arrangements will be put in place given the potential risks involved. Meanwhile, local residents are calling for more transparency and assurances from the authorities as many feel their concerns have not been fully addressed.