Closure of Dursey cable car a 'body blow' to West Cork island 

Councillors will also express their dissatisfaction to An Bord Pleanála about planning permission for seven wind turbines in Gougane Barra

Dursey Island cable car won't become operational again until at least November, because its two towers need reinforcing due to storm damage. Photo: Denis Minihane

Plans are being made to postpone the closure of the country's only cable car serving an island and to seek a subsidised ferry service to keep residents connected while it's out of action.

The cable car which serves Dursey Island, Co Cork, had been due to shut for essential repair work on April 1, but following pleas from councillors this will be extended for a month.