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Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This is a technical drafting amendment that is necessary for section 19(1) of the Bill.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This amendment is needed to amend section 19 of the Bill as inserted on Committee Stage so that in general, the seaworthiness or otherwise of vessels may be determined by a surveyor of ships who is expert in such matters. An exception is provided for in the case of pleasure craft, however, where a member of the Garda Síochána or an authorised person could decide, without reference to a...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This further amendment to section 19, as inserted on Committee Stage in the Seanad, ensures that the reasonable survey costs incurred by the authorities will be recoverable as a condition for the release of the vessel that has been seized and detained under section 19 on grounds of unseaworthiness.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: These two related amendments address the points raised by Senator Kenneally on Committee Stage about the scope of section 20 of the Bill, which was inserted at that Stage. The amendments make it clear that section 20 specifically targets reckless behaviour and other bad behaviour by any person in command or in charge of a vessel who endangers the crew of or other persons on board the vessel....

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Amendments Nos. 21 and 22 deal with careless or dangerous navigation or operation of a vessel.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I see where Senator McCarthy is coming from regarding the insertion of the word "serious" before "offence" and "annoyance". I am advised by the Parliamentary Counsel that it does not lessen the seriousness of the offence in any way. Inserting the word "serious" would qualify both offence and annoyance and is not necessary.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This is a necessary drafting amendment to clarify that, in taking enforcement action under section 30, a member of the Garda Síochána or any authorised person may only enter land in the State.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This amendment inserts a new section 32 and fills a vital gap in the Bill by empowering the Minister to prosecute summary offences under Part 3 of the Bill.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This relates to a new section 33 and is designed to replace section 37 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1992 by providing for recoupment of the Minister's costs in connection with the successful prosecution of persons for any offence under Part 3 of the Bill and not only offences under sections 20 and 21, which replace sections 35 and 36 of the 1992 Act and to which section 37 of that Act...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This new section 34 arises out of the detailed discussion about the scope of the Bill held in this House on Committee Stage. It is recommended by the Parliamentary Counsel and colleagues in the Attorney General's office to rule out frivolous or vexatious litigation. This makes clear that Part 3 of the Bill is designed to promote the safe operation of all vessels other than a limited number of...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This amendment also arises from the detailed discussion here on Committee Stage about comprehensive and rigorous maritime safety provisions. This amendment is recommended by the Parliamentary Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General to fill a major gap in the law. It makes clear the meaning of the term "operate" in connection with any vessel to establish whether a person has any...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This is a drafting amendment.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This amendment is required to delete section 40, which is superseded by Part 4 as inserted on Committee Stage in the Seanad. The deletion was listed in the Seanad's list on that Stage but was overlooked during the proceedings.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I wish to deal with the various issues raised in the course of today's debate. Senator O'Toole suggested that there may be a barrier to harbour companies appointing harbour masters as authorised officers. It is, of course, a matter for the harbour companies to appoint the authorised officers, but I would expect the first person appointed would be the harbour master. I will examine this again,...

Seanad: Port Development. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Finucane for raising this issue. Shannon-Foynes Port Company applied to my Department on 5 April under the Foreshores Acts for permission to reclaim 0.9 hectares of a small harbour at West Quay in Foynes to facilitate the temporary storage of containers. I am not aware of any application to Limerick County Council. This proposed development would have impacted on an existing...

Seanad: Port Development. (4 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I will speak with the officials in the Department. I made a general comment on leases. Apart from complying with the criteria and conditions in the legislation, it is important to engage with parties affected by any such development whether in Foynes or elsewhere. Good will is important.

Inland Fisheries. (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: In December 2003, my predecessor appointed consultants to undertake a high level review of the inland fisheries sector. An independent steering group has also been established to oversee the work of the consultants. The aim of the review is to deliver a root and branch examination of the State's role and objectives in the inland fisheries sector. The consultants were required to evaluate the...

Inland Fisheries. (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: As I said, the report of the consultants is with me. After discussions with the Minister we will submit the report to Government within the shortest possible period. Depending on the decision of Government, I expect to publish the report some weeks later. There should not be any inordinate delay. As for payment, I am not sure if payment has been made for the report. As we only have it for a...

Inland Fisheries. (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: As far as consultation between the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, and me is concerned, we have had a general consideration of the issue. We will be looking at this matter over a number of weeks. I am going through the report. It is quite comprehensive and will take some time. On conclusion of that process I will discuss it with the Minister prior to sending a memo to Government. As far as the...

Harbour Authorities. (5 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Given that this matter was reviewed recently, I have no plans to again review my Department's management of the five national fishery harbour centres or the Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968. In 2000, the then Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Fahey, set up a review group to examine the management structures and future potential of the fishery harbour centres. The review...