Holyhead Port Storm Damage and Closure

Inquiry5

The Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee has been set up by the Senedd to look at policy and legislation, and to hold the Welsh Government to account in specific areas. These areas include business, economic development, skills, international trade, agriculture, fisheries and food.

The Committee undertook an inquiry into the Holyhead Port Storm Damage and Closure.

Terms of reference

In particular, the Committee considered:

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>>>Causes: the factors contributing to the severity of the damage.

>>>Communication: the approach to communication during and after the storm, including communication with port users, communities and businesses affected by the closure as well as between Governments.

>>>Remediation: the speed of response in assessing and repairing the damage, including the support provided by Government.

>>>Impact: the impact of the closure, as well as the extent and effectiveness of the steps being taken to mitigate the impact.

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Report
The Committee published its report Holyhead Port storm damage and closure: Initial findings on 3 April 2025 (PDF 2.34MB)

Welsh Government response (PDF 195KB)

A debate was held in Plenary on 2 July 2025