A group of representatives from Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands, addressed an Oireachtas committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht today as a dispute over a ferry service to the island continues.

The ferry service ceased in late November, and was due to remain out of action until March over issues including passenger levies.

However, it was temporarily reinstated a week later, following talks between Galway County Council, the Department of the Gaeltacht and the operator, Island Ferries Teoranta.

The ferry will run until 4 January, when the service will be suspended again until mid-March.

Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Sean Kyne says he is committed to getting a resolution to this ongoing saga.