Fáilte Ireland: Valentia Island ferry not eligible for grant aid

Fáilte Ireland says it cannot include an island ferry, felt to be crucial for tourism in the South-West, among major projects eligible for grant aid.

EU rules governing state aid for tourism also prohibit aid for the Valentia Island ferry, it says.

The Valentia Island Ferry is of premium importance not just to tourists but serves locals too and is a key piece of infrastructure in the whole of south-west Kerry, a council meeting was told in Kerry this week.