Taoiseach speaks to First Minister of Wales about ongoing disruption at Holyhead port
- Published on: 20 December 2024
- Last updated on: 31 December 2024
Taoiseach Simon Harris spoke today with First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan about the serious impact of the ongoing closure of Holyhead port on the movement of people and freight between Ireland and Great Britain. Both leaders acknowledged the ongoing efforts being made on both sides to ensure that people travelling home for Christmas are able to do so. They discussed also the importance, in all scenarios, of ensuring sufficient port capacity to maintain the supply chains vital to both economies. The Taoiseach and the First Minister agreed to speak again in the New Year to review progress.
Following their call, Taoiseach Simon Harris said:
“The closure of Holyhead port has caused a lot of heartache and disruption for people and traders this Christmas. I took the opportunity this afternoon to take stock of the situation with the First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan. We discussed the importance to both Wales and Ireland of ensuring sufficient port capacity to support vital supply chains between Ireland and the UK, and the need to find workable alternatives for as long as Holyhead remains out of commission. We expressed a shared wish to see Holyhead return to operation in January, and we agreed to speak again in early January to review matters at that point.”