These amendments introduce Chapter 3, which is similar to previous chapters and deals with nuclear carriage. The intention of the Chapter is to introduce enabling provisions for regulation and survey of Irish nuclear carriers and the inspection and enforcement of the applicable SOLAS provisions for all nuclear carriers engaged in international voyages. We do not have a nuclear carrier under our flag at present. The amendment will provide a legislative basis in our national law for the implementation of SOLAS provisions on the carriage of nuclear cargo. In response to concerns raised by Deputy Broughan, it does not represent any intention to engage in such an activity on Irish ships.

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