Ferry service to Dursey Island will do little to help businesses hit by cable car closure 

Locals are concerned that the ongoing uncertainty over a service for tourists will have an impact on trade

An 11th-hour decision to fund a ferry service to Dursey Island in West Cork to replace the iconic cable cart will do little to help businesses that rely on tourism, locals have said.

The lack of a definitive timeline and details about the frequency of the ferry service has fuelled concerns that tourism operators will suffer in the months ahead.