Last-ditch attempt to save ferry service

The mayor of Co Cork, Cllr Tim Lombard, is to lead a delegation to meet Minister for Marine Simon Coveney in a last-ditch attempt to get Government backing to save the Cork-Swansea ferry.

Councillors unanimously supported the proposal yesterday, with many critical of Enterprise Ireland’s unwillingness to support the ferry service, which ultimately led to the company being put into liquidation.

Cllr Alan Coleman (FF) said the county council had put €300,000 into the ferry and was prepared to put in another €200,000 to keep it afloat, but claimed the Government would not bridge the gap needed when the Fastnet Line was in examinership.