“I am very pleased to see both berths in Holyhead Port back in full operation today. The route between Holyhead and Dublin is not only the shortest crossing between Ireland and the UK, but one of our most vital trade routes offering smooth and efficient passenger and freight services.

This re-opening brings additional resilience to our sea connections, as we revert to the synchronised sailing schedules favoured by and aligned to the systems used in the logistics sector.

As a member of the Welsh Government led Irish Sea Resilience Task Force, I visited Holyhead in March of this year. I know how much work and close collaboration between local authorities, port operators, ferry companies, and logistics industry representatives it has taken to bring us to this point. I thank all involved and look forward to continuing to work together on strengthening the resilience of our sea links.”

Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney