P&O examines position after court decision on transport of livestock

FERRY company P&O was yesterday studying the Supreme Court decision to lift a six-year temporary order which forced one of its shipping companies, Pandoro, to carry livestock from Ireland to the Continent.

A spokesman for P&O said: "We need to examine the position and review the implications before making any further statements."

Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh said his officials were also watching the situation. The company had not indicated any immediate plans to discontinue the service.