#FerryEmergencyMotion – The Dun Laoghaire Gazette writes that there was unanimous agreement on an emergency motion to discuss the withdrawal of Stena Line's ferry services over the Christmas period.

Cllrs John and Maria Bailey (FG) asked the chief executive to suspend standing orders at a Dun Laoghaire local area committee meeting.

Councillors are calling for other ferry operators to be allowed to take over the Dun Laoghaire-Holyhead route over Christmas following the cancellation by Stena Line of all ferry services from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead over the festive season for "commercial and operational reasons".

Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (click here for their response) is now in talks with the ferry company about the future of the service for 2015.

Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said: "Councillors united at Dun Laoghaire council meeting, calling for a special meeting with Stena Line management to seek details of their masterplan and commitment to Dun Laoghaire Harbour as a travel destination."

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