Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 13, line 21, to delete “section 18(8)” and substitute “section 18(10)”.

The Chairman has outlined the objective of the Bill, which is to deliver a more effective register of Irish vessels. By so doing we will create an environment in which our law can be better applied in respect of issues such as safety at sea and pollution.
The section provides for the establishment of a new Irish register of ships. The register will consist of different parts for the different types of ships and for the different registration purposes. The types and particulars of ships to be registered will be registered on each part of the register and will be prescribed via regulations.
Section 9(9) confirms that registration on the register may be granted for an initial period of up to five years and may be subject to ongoing compliance with registration requirements or conditions attached to registration which are provided for in section 18(10) and not in section 18(8).
The amendment is designed to correct that and draws the Bill's reference to the correct subsection.