Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I understand that the terms of the agreement made by Cork County Council are for an average of three return sailings per week for an initial period of nine weeks. The local authority has indicated that it will run another tender competition for a medium-term service that will provide a ferry service until the end of the year. That competition will take two months to complete. I know this is an important issue for islanders. I will speak directly with the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, and get her to contact Deputy Collins with an update.

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