Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports Seán Canney has welcomed today’s full reopening of the port in Holyhead, Wales, after damage sustained during Storm Darragh in December last year.

Minister Canney said:

“I am very pleased to see both berths in Holyhead Port back in full operation today. The route between Holyhead and Dublin is not only the shortest crossing between Ireland and the UK, but one of our most vital trade routes offering smooth and efficient passenger and freight services.

“This re-opening brings additional resilience to our sea connections, as we revert to the synchronised sailing schedules favoured by and aligned to the systems used in the logistics sector.

“As a member of Irish Sea Resilience Task Force led by the Welsh Government, I visited Holyhead in March of this year. I know how much work and close collaboration between local authorities, port operators, ferry companies, and logistics industry representatives it has taken to bring us to this point. I thank all involved and look forward to continuing to work together on strengthening the resilience of our sea links.”