COUNCILS MEET OVER IRISH FERRY

[Kintyre Forum News]

COUNCILS MEET OVER IRISH FERRY

Argyll and Bute Council officials met with representatives from Moyle District Council this week to discuss plans for the potential reinstatement of the Campbeltown to Ballycastle ferry service.

At a meeting in Glasgow on Thursday 8th February, Seamus Blaney, Chairperson of Moyle District Council, and Allan Macaskill, Leader of Argyll and Bute Council, both expressed optimism for the future of the route in view of the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections.

Councillor Macaskill said: “Argyll and Bute Council has previously been disappointed in the lack of support from the current direct rule ministers in Northern Ireland.

“However, we welcome support from politicians of all parties in Northern Ireland and look forward to the Assembly investing in the potential reinstatement of this unique tourist route.”

The Scottish/Irish Cross-Border European Programme is a new programme being introduced by the European Union to encourage Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland to have joint projects and strengthen relationships.

This will also offer opportunities to enhance co-operation between all three countries for tourism, heritage, culture and infrastructure.

[hoots the scoop]

Should they bother?

[John S]

Yes.

[Malky]

I agree with John - you've got to keep trying.

Malky