The Welsh transport minister Seán Canney and Irish junior transport minister Sean Canney have met in Dublin to enhance links across the Irish Sea and secure greater resilience of crossings between Wales and Ireland.
Currently there are eleven daily sailings between Ireland and Wales, seven between Dublin and Hollhead and two each between Rosslare and Fishguard and Rosslare and Pembroke.
Ken Skates shared “The temporary closure of the port of Holyhead highlighted to all how vital this link between our countries is. We will build on what has been learnt over the past few months, taking into account the work committees of the Senedd and Parliament are undertaking, to see what we can all do to strengthen the resilience of the links between Wales and Ireland and our ports for the future. It is important the input of Irish Government and industry is in the work of the taskforce and represents their needs too, which has been the main focus of today. I look forward to continuing to work together on this vital piece of work.”
Seán Canney shared “I welcome the establishment of the Welsh taskforce to examine how to ensure the resilience of the vital trade route between Dublin and Holyhead into the future. As Minister with responsibility for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I am committed to contributing to the important work of the Welsh task force over the coming months. This will ensure Ireland’s interests are set out and understood, and help frame recommendations in securing this crucial economic link.”
