07/07/2014
RIFL Scoops Prestigious Contract
Rathlin Island Ferry Limited (RIFL) has won the competition for the contract to operate the vital ferry service between the Island and Ballycastle.
The Minister, who has visited the Island on a number of occasions, commended RIFL on their successful bid. The company now retains the contract for two years ahead of the introduction of a new ferry to be operated by the Department for Regional Development.
Transport Minister Danny 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."
(CD/JP)
The Minister, who has visited the Island on a number of occasions, commended RIFL on their successful bid. The company now retains the contract for two years ahead of the introduction of a new ferry to be operated by the Department for Regional Development.
Transport Minister Danny 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."
(CD/JP)
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