Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

The Minister proposes to add the words "or other vessels" after "ship" on the third or fourth last line of the Bill. Similar to an earlier question I asked him, this section relates to convictions and fines for breaches of legislation in the broadcasting area. Does his amendment refer to privately owned vessels? I can understand the need to include fishing vessels and other commercial vessels apart from than shipping vessels. The legalities of privately owned leisure craft is still a grey area. The Minister might clarify the position in that respect.

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