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National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The only policy of the Labour Party is to criticise Government policy. It has none of its own.

National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I need extra time. The damage at the national aquatic centre occurred on a day when the centre was closed for a holiday and there was no injury to staff or the public. CSID handled this situation immediately in an efficient and effective matter. CSID's first priority was to look to the safety of the general public and anybody using or working in the facility. It also focused on ensuring that...

Schools Building Projects. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Deputy for affording me the opportunity to outline to the House the proposals of the Department of Education and Science on the provision of a new school building for Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin, Ballincollig, County Cork. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, who is unable to attend the House this evening. The Government decision to close the Murphy...

School Staffing. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom leithscéal an Aire, an Teachta Hanafin, a ghabháil leis an Teach agus leis an Teachta McGinley agus mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis as an cheist seo a thógail. Tá an-taithí agam uirthi. Tá a fhios aige gur phléigh mé go leor de na fadhbanna ar an oileán seo le cathaoirleach an bhoird bhainistíochta ag deireadh na seachtaine. Glacadh cinneadh i leith fhoireann...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Wild salmon stocks are under threat from a variety of adverse environmental and other pressures which impact on marine survival as well as in our rivers and estuaries. As Minister of State with responsibility for the marine, I am fully aware that these pressures, along with excessive exploitation of salmon stocks, pose a significant threat to the long-term sustainability of this valuable...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The pier in question is not in public ownership and the Department has no information on or function in establishing its ownership. No Exchequer funding is available for the repair and maintenance of privately owned piers.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Wild salmon stocks are under threat from a variety of adverse environmental and other pressures which impact on marine survival as well as in our rivers and estuaries. As Minister of State with responsibility for the marine, I am fully aware that these pressures, along with excessive exploitation of salmon stocks, pose a significant threat to the long-term sustainability of this valuable...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I take this opportunity to thank Members and officials of the House for their assistance over the past number of weeks in ensuring this Bill could be enacted, subject to its earlier signature by the President, within the next number of days. I also thank the officials in my Department who worked exceedingly hard, burned the midnight oil and even returned from holidays, as they realised the...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Senators for bringing forward their formal consideration of the Dáil amendments to this Bill. I have arranged for detailed explanatory notes on the amendments to be distributed and will be glad to answer any questions on them. We debated the Bill here then referred it to the Dáil, after which it became necessary to amend it to overcome some difficulties that could otherwise have...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Perhaps I might respond to Senator Kenneally regarding retrospection. If this Bill is enacted as a result of an earlier signature by the President, we will revert to the position we were in for approximately 70 years. The advice of the Attorney General is that we are restoring the status quo. It confirms people who hold licences or leases in their secure occupation of the areas concerned and...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: These amendments update for deterrent purposes in line with the rest of the Bill the penalties and other provisions of the 1947, 1979, 1992 and 2000 Merchant Shipping Acts and repeal additional enactments listed in the Schedule which are superseded by the Bill's provisions or are spent.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I do not foresee any financial implications as a result of these provisions. Had I not introduced this group of amendments in regard to vessels below 24m, the financial implications for the owners of such vessels are too horrific to contemplate. In such circumstances, not one of those vessels would be able to go to sea after next Friday. We are all aware how long it takes to secure a...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The third group consists of amendments Nos. 29, 31 to 36, inclusive, 43, 45, 54, 57, 65 and 71 to 73, inclusive, which relate to boats that are less than 15m. in length. These are the boats in respect of which a licence offer was made after 1 May 2004. These amendments fill major gaps in the law or strengthen existing provisions in the Bill as passed by Seanad Éireann or other Acts. They...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The intention is that this will cover boats in general. I have already referred to the pressure under which the marine survey office and all the surveyors operate. Although jet skis are not yet registered, I propose to introduce a small vessels register, SVR, for this purpose as soon as possible. This can be done under existing legislation.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I will first address the issue of weighing. A load on, load off container must be transported on a truck. Its weight may be calculated by means of simple mathematics. The truck, which is weighed on the way in and out, has a tare weight normally displayed on the fuel tank. From experience, we determined that the weight limit for every container should be 42 tonnes, which reduced the overall...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (28 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The fourth group of amendments consists of amendments Nos. 6, 8 to 11, inclusive, 14 to 28, inclusive, 30, 37 to 42, inclusive, 44, 46 to 53, inclusive, 58 to 64, inclusive, 66 to 70, inclusive, and 74 to 77, inclusive. These are drafting amendments needed to clarify or correct the text for the internal consistency of the Bill and for consistency with other Acts which are to be cited when the...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (23 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Primary responsibility for protecting water quality rests with the relevant local authorities and proposals to deal with environmental threats in this area is a matter for these bodies to decide, in consultation with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I am aware, through the Western Regional Fisheries Board, of the concerns held by local stakeholders about the...

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (23 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the protection and conservation of inland fisheries is a matter for the regional fisheries boards, in this case, the Western Regional Fisheries Board. I am aware, through that board, that an aggressive alien plant species known as Lagarosiphon major or curly water weed has been identified in Lough Corrib. This weed, originally from Africa,...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (23 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: On 15 June last, I was pleased to launch, on behalf of the Royal Irish Academy and the Irish Char Conservation Group, their publication entitled "Threatened Irish Freshwater Fishes". This publication makes a very valuable contribution to our knowledge of some of Ireland's rarer native species, which are an important and unique aspect of our natural heritage. The publication brings together...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (23 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources does not have a role in industrial relations matters. I have no statutory function in relation to seafarers' wages. An agreed joint statement was issued from Irish Ferries and SIPTU on 16 June 2005, stating that the parties have agreed to appoint assessors to conduct a comprehensive review of operations encompassing the Irish Sea...