Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

If the Taoiseach meant what he said about disapproving so vehemently of the practices Irish Ferries engaged in, why does he not take on board such a measure, which would enable the Minister to prevent a ship being registered in any country that can be thought of off the top of one's head with no connection of any kind between that state and the origins of the vessel? If the issue of displacement is not addressed with the consequent knock-on effect it could have in other areas of the economy, it is highly unlikely a new social contract would be agreed with all the implications that would have.

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