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Belfast ferry terminal provides opportunities for Scotland says Salmond |
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Thursday, 05 June 2008 |
The new ferry terminal in Belfast will provide more economic opportunities for the South West of Scotland and promote even stronger links between Scotland and Northern Ireland, First Minister Alex Salmond has said.
Salmond was speaking as he attended the official opening ceremony of the Port of Belfast's new ferry terminal, operated by Stena Line.
He said: “The Port of Belfast's new terminal is an excellent addition to Scotland's existing transport links. It will provide better, faster and more frequent journeys between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
“This new terminal will help support and encourage passenger demand while encouraging even stronger economic and social links between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
“We look forward to Stena Line firming up proposals for a new terminal at Old House point to further economic opportunities for the local area and beyond.
“The economic benefits of Belfast's new terminal and the proposed new terminal for Scotland should not be underestimated. I wish Stena Line and the port of Belfast the very best in their operation of the thousands of journeys to Scotland planned for the future.”
The Port of Belfast invested £37m in the development of the new ferry terminal, which began operating in May 2008.
One person has commented on this article. 1. Belfast ferry terminal provides opportunities for Scotland says
Alun Gifford, Unregistered When will the terminal in Stranraer be upgraded? I have benn using this route for 15 years and the nearest to an upgrade is the baggage collection has been moved from the back of a lorry to a small belt and a portakabin being attatched to the existing one. The facilities are poor to say the least and it is a poor impression for leaving and arriving Scotland! Also there is minimal time to get fro the boat, collect baggage and race to the train.
Meanwhile accross the Irish Sea at Belfast the facilities are superb - coffee shop, large baggage hall, complimentary local paper, clean facilities and friendly staff.
Will the Scottish Executive be pushing to see this vital link with N. Ireland improved?
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