We have received an update this afternoon from Stena that the
Port of Holyhead will not reopen until 15 January at the earliest
following the damage sustained during Storm Darragh.
This was not the news any of us wanted to hear. However, it
provides clarity so that contingencies can be put in place.
We were already working in partnership on contingency plans
should we be in this position and we are pressing ahead with
those at pace now.
Where there is spare capacity in other ferry ports, these will be
used as Stena has outlined. The ferry companies have redeployed
their vessels to other ports and will help passengers booked on
Holyhead crossings.
The ferry companies are reaching out to their passengers and we
would encourage passengers who were planning to use Holyhead to
check the relevant ferry company's website for details of the
alternatives.
We know that this will cause some anxiety for people who are
planning to travel to and from Ireland to be reunited with their
loved ones this Christmas. It is also a very anxious time for
businesses in north Wales and Ireland, and for the community of
Holyhead.
We will continue to keep in regular contact and work with the
port, Stena and Irish Ferries, and with Isle of Anglesey County
Council.
Stena have assured us of their commitment to the port of Holyhead
and that the damage is repairable and will be repaired.
We will continue to work together in the short term to ensure
passengers and freight get through, and in the longer term to
preserve the resilience and success of the Port of Holyhead,
which is so important to both our nations.
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