Holyhead Port partially reopens
The port in North Wales closed after damage caused by Storm Darragh in December
The UK's second busiest port is to return to full service today as its operators announced an adjusted timetable will be in place.
Two berths - terminals 3 and 5 - were closed just before Christmas after severe damage which meant travellers and parcel deliveries over the festive period were affected.
Linking North Wales and Dublin, Holyhead Port is a popular freight and commercial travel route, with the two owners, Stena Line and Irish Ferries, resuming their four daily services from one berth instead of the usual two.
A spokesperson, from Holyhead Port, said: "We remain on target to open one ferry berth on 16th January, following our engineers working tirelessly to address the challenges presented by the structural damage sustained.
"We are pleased to confirm that ferry services will operate on an adjusted timetable, and given the situation, we plan to facilitate a full schedule for both ferry operators from Terminal 5 on a temporary basis. Therefore, there will be no loss of capacity with eight daily sailings from the port across both operators. Over the next few days, subject to favourable weather conditions, we will undertake berthing trials in preparation for ferry services resuming.
"Our current focus remains on bringing Terminal 5 back into operation, and we will provide an update on a timeline for Terminal 3 as soon as possible. We remain committed to the long-term resilience of Holyhead, ensuring a sustainable future for the port."
The Welsh Government says it'll consider the results of a survey before deciding its next steps.
The Irish Government described the resumption of ferry services from Holyhead as "positive news" for freight operators, passengers and those who work in the maritime sector.