Taoiseach Simon Harris will speak with the First Minister of Wales today to receive an update on Holyhead, days ahead of its scheduled partial reopening.

Eluned Morgan will hear from the Taoiseach about the ongoing impact of the closure of Holyhead port.

Ferry services at the port have been suspended since Storm Darragh at the start of December.

Serious damage sustained by the storm meant that huge delivery delays were experienced before Christmas, as well as a disruption to ferry travel.

The Taoiseach and the First Minister also spoke just before Christmas.

The port operator, Stena Line, has now confirmed a partial reopening of the Port of Holyhead on January 16th.

Simon Harris and Eluned Morgan agreed to speak again today to update on the reopening.

The Taoiseach will highlight the importance of the Welsh and Irish governments working closely together to put in place shared contingencies to facilitate the movement of people and freight between Ireland and Great Britain following the widescale disruption at a key time of the year for families and businesses.

Lorries and trailers at Holyhead Port, North Wales, UK. Image: Alamy