asked the Minister for Transport and Power what progress, if any, has been made in his Department's investigations into the possibilities of using hovercraft for Irish sea passenger services; and whether the possibilities of hydrofoils have also been considered.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Use of Hovercraft and Hydrofoils.
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The possibility of using hovercraft or hydrofoils on the cross-Channel passenger services is being kept under review by my Department. These craft are still in the experimental stage and no possibilities of their use in Irish sea passenger services have yet emerged.