Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the re-establishment of the Cork Swansea ferry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23843/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I welcome the renewed interest in the re-establishment of the Cork Swansea ferry. I have been assured that every effort is being made by the Port of Cork Company to facilitate resumption of the Swansea Cork Ferry Service at the earliest possible date. The Irish Maritime Development Office is supporting the Port of Cork Company on this issue. Recent mid-year traffic data published by the IMDO indicates a positive 5 per cent increase in passenger traffic on sea ferries to the UK for the first 6 months of 2007. This should further add to the current level of interest being expressed in development of new services.