Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all Members for their questions. With regard to the last point made by the Deputy, the heads of the proposed legislation may come before the committee, which will form part of our work programme. The members of the delegation have been asked a series of specific questions. They have also been asked to comment on opinions, but I am not sure whether they want to do so.

I seek clarification on the list of 12 offences that are subject to the penalty points system. What power or jurisdiction, if any, has the SFPA currently got over non-Irish vessels found guilty of any of those infractions? What additional information sharing is envisaged upon implementation of the statutory instrument? The witnesses can answer the queries as they see fit. Perhaps Dr. Steele could commence.