Irish Ferries threaten Court action

Irish Ferries officials have revealed that they are threatening court action against Iarnod Eireann following a protest in Rosslare that prevented one of their ships from docking in the Co. Wexford Port.

SIPTU members at the port have refused to handle the MV Normandy that operates between Rosslare and Cherbourg and sailings have been forced to be cancelled until the situation is resolved.
Irish Ferries are now threatening to go to court in order to seek an injunction against Iarnod Eireann, who actually operate the port. However, it looks as though until talks between Irish Ferries and trade unions are resolved, the port will remain a no go area for vessels.

Talks between the concerned parties will begin for a fourth day on Thursday 8th December, although it is reported that a compromise is nowhere near as Irish Ferries are determined to sail under a different flag.