The operator of one of the country’s most successful LocalLink transport providers is fearful for its survival, despite expecting to double his business within three years.

Claims that a lifeboat cannot be launched at low tide were made as part of a request for Office of Public Works funding for dredging at three west Waterford harbours.

Construction work has begun on 15 social housing units on the site of the former Ormonde cinema complex in Dungarvan.