Ferry Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 February 2024

Thursday, 1 February 2024

Questions (200)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

200. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the number of new passenger ferry routes in and out of Ireland since 2022; if he will identify these routes and the seasons they serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4892/24]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Since 2022, one new passenger ferry route was introduced by DFDS serving Rosslare Europort to Dunkirk, in northern France. This route began sailing in August 2023. There are five passenger departures from Rosslare Europort to Dunkirk each week.

There are currently eight passenger ferry routes operating from Ireland to the UK, France and Spain. The shipping industry continues to demonstrate its ability to provide capacity to meet market demand for passenger ferry services to and from Ireland.