Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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431. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in terms of the provision of a subsidised cargo ferry service for Oileáin Árann, County Galway, if the present operators satisfy the conditions (details supplied) of the tender for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50825/13]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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The contract with my Department for this service commenced on 1 January 2013 as a result of an open competitive process. My Department has been in frequent communication with the service provider in the meantime with regard to the provision of the service. At a recent meeting between officials of my Department and the company providing the service, the issues raised by the Deputy were discussed and my Department understands that they are being addressed in consultation with the Marine Survey Office.