Dáil debates
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate
Marine Casualty Investigations Board
10:55 pm
Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
This judgment has serious implications. It is about accountability and responsibility. It beggars belief that this judgment has come back from the European Union. It was not too long ago that we raised other marine safety issues relating to lifeboat gear, the Coast Guard and so on in the House. It is imperative that the matter is investigated. We have to get clarity in respect of what actually happened. The previous two speakers indicated that this has serious implications, but it has also had an impact on families. I was almost ten years of age when the Whiddy Island disaster happened, but I still remember it. I urge the Minister of State to look into this judgment. I am curious to hear her response. I will stick to the time allowed and reply to the Minister of State afterwards.
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