Ms Cliona Cassidy:

As I said to Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, we believe our statutory role is to make safety recommendations. We do not have the statutory power to assess whether our recommendations have been followed or adhered to, but I will revert to the committee on the matter.

The European Maritime Safety Agency carried out an assessment and made a number of recommendations. I undertake to come back to the committee on whether there are particular recommendations or findings and confidentiality on same. Overall the European Maritime Safety Agency was very positive about how we had implemented the directive in respect of Ireland's role.