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The Manly Ferry, which provides a 30-minute public transport journey from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf in Sydney. Alamy Stock Photo
The Daily PollShould a water ferry from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin Port be rolled out?
Sydney, New York, Bangkok, London – just some of the places that have water ferries for the public. So, could it work here?
MANY WORKERS IN countries around the world use ferries to make their daily commute, so could it work here?
Minister of State and TD for Dublin Rathdown Neale Richmond has said the Manly ferry in Sydney, the Staten Island ferry in New York and the Thames river taxis in London are used regularly.
He told The Journal that introducing a water ferry from Dún Laoghaire into Dublin Port could be a quick and affordable option to help with Dublin’s traffic congestion.
It’s an idea that has been put forward by Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councillor John Kennedy, who says the journey by ferry between the two ports takes just five minutes.
So what do you think?
Poll: Should a water ferry from Dún Laoghaire into Dublin Port be rolled out?
Poll Results:
Yes, anything that can help commuter hell should be introduced (10015)
No (980)
I don't know (538)
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