Ferry service hopes are rising

Hopes are rising that a ferry service for the live cattle export trade on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route will be provided.

Meetings involving Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan and all the relevant interests including the Irish Farmers Association, a French ferry company and live exporters have taken place in recent weeks.

Fears for the future of the €150 million trade arose after the shipping company P&O recently announced that it is to withdraw from the route later this month.