Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced 2 new contracts for the provision of a ferry and cargo services to the islands in west Cork.
A €1 million contract has been agreed between the Department of Rural and Community Development and Carberry Isle Ferries for the provision of a ferry service between Sherkin Island and the mainland for the next 5 years. The service will provide for 8 daily return sailings during the summer schedule and 7 daily return sailings during the winter.
The Department has also agreed a 3 year contract with Carberry Isle Ferries, valued at €557,000, for the provision of a heavy cargo contract for Sherkin, Long Island, Heir Island and Cape Clear.This contract will provide the island communities with 55 cargo sailing days per year over the term of the agreement.
Both contracts will come into effect from today, July 1st 2021.