Uisdean Robertson, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called on Caledonian Macbrayne to involve island communities in the decision making process to appoint their new chief executive officer.

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop announced last week that current CEO Robbie Drummond was removed from his role.

Mr Robertson, said: “It is vital that island communities are placed at the heart of the decision making process to appoint a new Chief Executive.

“I would encourage CalMac to include a representative from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and equivalent representatives from other islands on the decision making panel, this will help ensure that decisions are taken with the best interests of the islands in mind.

“It is important that CalMac also offers applicants the option to work remotely from an island base to ensure that those living in islands have an opportunity to apply to the role.”

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