To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what discussions he has had with the Republic of Ireland Government regarding how to better utilise the ferry route between Dublin and Holyhead.

Dublin is an important transport route for hauliers transporting goods between Northern Ireland and GB, and I am keen to ensure NI businesses continue to have easy access to their GB markets via Dublin Port.

I have written to my counterpart in DAFM to emphasise the need to expedite an effective fast track system for NI produce moving through Dublin Port that provides easy access for goods moving from NI to GB. I have also asked for an urgent meeting with him to discuss the matter further.