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07/07/2014
Local Firm Secures Rathlin Ferry Contract
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has revealed that Rathlin Island Ferry Limited (RIFL) has won a contract to operate a ferry service between the Island and Ballycastle.
Minister Kennedy said: "I congratulate Rathlin Island Ferry Limited on their successful bid that now sees the company secure the ferry operation until 2016.
"The local company has provided an excellent service to Islanders and visitors for over six years. I am especially pleased for those living on Rathlin who can now expect that same reliable and high quality service to continue uninterrupted."
RIFL will retain the contract for a period of two years before a new ferry is introduced which will be operated by the Department for Regional Development. The new ferry is expected to be ready for operation in late 2016.
(JP/CD)
Minister Kennedy said: "I congratulate Rathlin Island Ferry Limited on their successful bid that now sees the company secure the ferry operation until 2016.
"The local company has provided an excellent service to Islanders and visitors for over six years. I am especially pleased for those living on Rathlin who can now expect that same reliable and high quality service to continue uninterrupted."
RIFL will retain the contract for a period of two years before a new ferry is introduced which will be operated by the Department for Regional Development. The new ferry is expected to be ready for operation in late 2016.
(JP/CD)
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