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Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 1: In page 8, to delete lines 7 to 17. Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 were tabled by Deputies Broughan and Perry on Committee Stage. I have given much consideration to the contributions made by the Deputies and amendment No. 1 in my name incorporates the intention of amendments Nos. 2 and 3. My amendment deletes the section which the Deputies favoured.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I will deal first with amendment No. 6 which is being taken with amendments Nos. 4 and 5. When requested by Deputy Perry on Committee Stage, I said I would examine this issue. However, I clarified at that time that I would examine it but I drew his attention to the fact that the necessary aspects of the 1981 Act are included in the Bill. Having received clarification and advice on this, I...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Not necessarily. At least 12 states must express consent to be bound by the convention through ratification or accession. Incorporated in that must be four states, each with a registered fleet of at least 2 million units of gross tonnage. To put it in perspective, this is more than ten times the size of the Irish fleet. I doubt if we will make a contribution there, but we will make a...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I appreciate the sincere case made by Deputy Perry. If I thought for one moment that accepting the amendment would improve the Bill, I would have no hesitation in doing so. However, I am advised it is not necessary because we can draw clear water, to use the pun, between the Sea Pollution Act 1991 and the Bill we are debating. This Bill deals with compensation and liability while the Sea...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: No. There is no necessity for cutting and pasting.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 7: In page 16, line 15, to delete "inspector," and substitute "inspector". This is merely an amendment to correct a grammatical error in the text of the Bill.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Broughan has partially answered the case for me. I have not changed my views since Committee Stage apart from seeking further advice. The advice available to me is that the addition of the words "reasonably" and "reasonable grounds for" are unnecessary. Section 24(3) provides that an inspector, who could be a member of the Garda, Defence Forces, harbour authorities or such person or...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I regret that I cannot accept it.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Doonbeg pier is owned by Clare County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests, in the first instance, with the local authority. A programme for the funding of small harbours within the overall 2005 fishery harbours development programme is under consideration at present and funding for Doonbeg pier will be considered under this programme, taking into account the amount...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Department has no funds available to grant aid the purchasers of schooner sailing boats, regardless of length, for the provision of pleasure sailing craft. An Bord Iascaigh Mhara, BIM, provides grant aid towards the introduction of new purpose built and suitable modern second hand vessels where these vessels are exclusively engaged in sea angling and marine tourism-related activities. A...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: In the course of the statutory consultation process on the wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme, which concluded on the 13 April, I received nine submissions. In addition, some 2,600 objections to the proposed quota were received on pre-printed cards, standard form letters and standard form e-mails. The Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations 2005, S.I. 204 of 2005, were...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Since my appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for marine matters, I have not received any communication from the UK Government regarding the management of the Irish wild salmon fishery. I am aware, however, of the concerns being expressed abroad that drift netting in the Irish fishery is having an adverse impact on wild Atlantic salmon stocks. The recent statement issued by...

Written Answers — Community Development Projects: Community Development Projects (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Raughley Pier is owned by Sligo County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. A programme for the funding of small harbours within the overall 2005 fishery harbours development programme is under consideration at present and funding for Raughley Pier will be considered under this programme taking into account the amount...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Both Cork County Council and Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Board have been previously advised that the allocation in this Department in respect of the national development plan is limited, and accordingly, the Department has not been in a position to announce grant aid approvals in respect of the development of regional harbours. Talks were recently held with officials from Cork County...

Written Answers — Eel Stocks: Eel Stocks (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 to 113, inclusive, together. I am advised that the ESB commissions a brown eel-monitoring programme on the Shannon under the scientific direction of NUI Galway. The purpose of this programme is to ensure that eel stocks are monitored and conserved in accordance with best practice. The ESB has no commercial interest in the disposal of any eels caught as...

Written Answers — Fish Stocks: Fish Stocks (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: My colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has primary responsibility for policy and legislation on water quality issues. Statutory responsibility for water management and protection rests primarily with the local authorities. The central and regional fisheries boards have responsibility for the conservation and management of fish stocks. I am advised that...

Digital Hub Project. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I am not aware of any search for or abandonment of a search for an anchor tenant in the digital hub. The digital hub project, managed by the independent Digital Hub Development Agency, continues to be successful in attracting digital industry tenants and operates a number of community, educational and promotional initiatives. The agency has been...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Responsibility for coast protection rests with the property owner, whether a local authority or a private individual. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources administers funding available under the coast protection measure of the national development plan for 2000 to 2006. The allocation of this funding is determined by taking into account the amount of Exchequer...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: A draft foreshore licence for sewerage schemes for three of the locations in question was sent to Clare County Council by the Department and consultants acting for the local authority have responded with comments on the proposed conditions in the draft licence. Their comments are being considered by the Department's advisers as a priority and a recommendation on the local authority's...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: A foreshore licence for the bathing facilities at Fenit held by a local bathing club was surrendered to the Department and the possibility of Kerry County Council taking over the area of foreshore in question under a foreshore lease has been considered. Kerry County Council has been informed that the Department would be prepared to provide up to €17,500 towards the cost of remedial and...