What relationship does the Welsh Government have with ferry operators between Wales and Ireland and how does it intend to strengthen relationships in future to secure Welsh interests?
The Welsh Government already has a close relationship with Stenaline and Irish Ferries, both individually and through their membership of the Welsh Ports Group where discussions continue to focus on Brexit. I met with representatives of Irish Ferries in December to discuss specifically the potential impacts of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. We will continue working closely with the ferry operators with the mutually held objective of continuing to develop business and encourage an increase in throughput, of passenger and freight traffic, through the key ports in Wales of Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke Dock.