77. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide funding for a feasibility study for a passenger ferry between Dingle and Valentia/Cahersiveen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66700/26]
Topics / Ferry Services
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsFerry Services
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420. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the longstanding ferry route from Dublin to Douglas, Isle of Man, operated by a company (details supplied) has had all scheduled Dublin sailings between 23 July and 1 October 2026 cancelled despite the fact that IOMSPC announced an enhanced service from the Isle of Man to Dublin and Larne this spring; if he will put measures in place to…
400. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport the supports for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services in County Mayo rather than as a transport option to islands, in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30832/26]
37. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport the supports for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services to offshore islands in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28869/26]
78. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports available for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services to offshore islands in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28868/26]
76. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a new ferry service will be provided for Tory Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26287/25]
371. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of any consideration given to supporting the reopening of Dún Laoghaire ferry port for passenger transport; details of any consideration given to public investment in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23275/25]
43. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if urgent action can be taken to improve the ferry service between locations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3905/25]