Officers leave ship as dispute finally ends

FOUR marine officers who barricaded themselves inside the control room of the Isle of Inishmore in Pembroke finally emerged last night, bringing the bitter Irish Ferries dispute to a conclusion.

SIPTU members John Curry, Brian Whitfield, Gary Jones and Vincent Hederington hastily barricaded themselves inside their control room three weeks ago, when security guards hired by management tried to take over their ship.

The men have refused to budge since, leaving the ship stranded and unable to sail.