#StenaDunLaoghaire - Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company are to meet Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohoe following confirmation by Stena Line to end its ferry service at the south Co Dublin port, writes The Irish Times.

The move marks the end of almost two centuries of ferry traffic from Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead and 20 years of the Stena Line-run service after its contract runs out on April 14th.

Mr Donohoe told Fine Gael TD Mary Mitchell-O'Connor he was aware the news would be a major disappointment to the community in Dún Laoghaire. He said he shared her disappointment at the end of an era. "I worked in Stena Line in Dún Laoghaire for two summers and have an understanding of how important the service is not only to Dún Laoghaire harbour but also to the broader community."

Ms Mitchell-O'Connor called for a taskforce to be established on the harbour's future. "We need to find solutions and stop dithering," the Dún Laoghaire Deputy said. She urged the Minister to consider the harbour as a location for an international diaspora centre.
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As previously reported on Afloat.ie the DLHC are seeking other providers to operate a seasonal ferry service on the route.