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Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Simon Harris has expressed concerns that Holyhead port, the main sea route between north Wales and Dublin, will not be reopened before Christmas following severe damage caused by Storm Darragh. The closure had led Ireland’s national postal service to abandon plans to use Holyhead port for Christmas deliveries. Four daily ferry sailings usually go back and forth between Holyhead and Dublin, operated by Stena Line and Irish Ferries. Several meetings had taken place, involving Irish, Welsh and UK ministers, in an effort to mitigate effects of the closure on passenger and freight traffic, and to gain an accurate update on the damage and repairs required at Holyhead.
The situation is being managed through a coordinated effort involving the Welsh government, the Port Authority, Stena Line, Irish Ferries, and the Isle of Anglesey council in efforts to ensure public safety and minimise disruption. Holyhead Port spokesperson stated that the underwater inspections had to be carried out due to the damage that took place on Terminal 3 used by Irish Ferries on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December, and nearby Terminal 5. The spokesperson stated that this process is still ongoing, and updates would be provided as and when available.
The closure of Holyhead port shows the strategic importance of the port to the UK, Ireland and Europe, according to local MP Llinos Medi who is calling for more investment to be made in the port. Ms Medi, who represents Ynys Mon, stated in an interview on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that the work required is much more extensive than expected, and hopes the port of Holyhead will be seen by the Welsh and UK governments as a port that needs to be supported. She added that the storm had resulted in the loss of about 10 jobs for some local companies, highlighting the impact of the closure on people and their families.
Storm Darragh battered the UK with gusts of up to 93mph (150km/h) causing extensive damage. The closure of the Holyhead port was being managed through an ongoing coordinated effort between the Welsh government, the Port Authority, Stena Line, Irish Ferries and the Isle of Anglesey council, meant to ensure public safety and minimise disruptions
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