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Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: We reintroduced it and we are waiting for feedback from Europe.

Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy should read my contribution.

Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Yes.

Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The company knew it was being reintroduced.

Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: It has been there for months.

Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "—notes that Ireland has in place a full body of employment rights legislation which covers the workplace relationships between employers and employees; —notes there is no question of employment rights being in free-fall as they have a sound legislative foundation, active compliance systems...

Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: At the time the proposal was being considered, Ireland was concerned about the economics of providing ferry services for peripheral Community regions, such as Ireland, particularly at off-peak seasons. We were also concerned that the Commission's proposals excluded non-ferry vessels in direct competition with ferries, since freight traffic is now becoming of more importance to jumbo ferry...

Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The competitiveness of our maritime sector has implications for employment in all sectors of the economy. Ireland has benefited, for instance, from the introduction of cutting-edge ferry technology on our principal Irish Sea route to the UK. The HSS fast ferry operated by Stena Line and the MV Ulysses operated by Irish Ferries, give Irish businesses access to the latest maritime technology. I...

Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: There were 150. I was there at the time but I had no control over that. It was not a matter for me to decide whether the jobs were redundant rather than the people being made redundant. I do not support such a thing.

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (6 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: : I refer the Deputy to my reply given to Parliamentary Question No. 325 on Tuesday, 4 October in respect of inaccurate reports about a particular parasite affecting salmon stocks. I am advised by the Marine Institute that in early September anglers had noticed that some salmon caught on the River Blackwater were infected with a parasite. Samples were analysed and the parasite was identified...

Written Answers — EU Competency Certificates: EU Competency Certificates (6 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: : The number of certificates of equivalent competency issued between the years 2001 and 2005 to date is as shown in the following tables. These certificates are issued in compliance with the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW, which came into effect in 2001. Prior to 2001 there was no mechanism in place...

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The safety review is now under way. It will be comprehensive and will be carried out independently by recognised experts. The public consultation will take place next week on 12 and 13 October, when there will be an opportunity for all interested parties to participate. Hopefully, it will not be long before the Minister will be in a position to appoint a mediator in this matter. I have...

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: There is provision for spur lines in the legislation. That will be a matter for Bord Gáis and there might well be a question of subsidy. While there is provision for the lines, that does not necessarily mean they will happen.

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I welcome the opportunity to address the Seanad on this matter, which has seen significant developments in the past week.

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I presume so; that is the intention. I will have to keep a close eye against delivery or, alternatively, wait until the copies arrive.

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Senators will be aware that both sides in the dispute responded positively to the indication by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, on Thursday last that the Government would appoint a mediator, provided both sides were willing to respond positively. The injunction has been lifted, and as Senators know, the five Rossport men have been released....

Written Answers — Marina Development: Marina Development (5 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I understand that Donegal County Council has adopted a marine and water-based leisure and tourism initiative and that a strategic review was undertaken for the council to advise on development opportunities in relation to the number and scale of marinas required to support this initiative. The availability of any local authority funding for marina opportunities would be a matter for Donegal...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (4 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Deputy for providing me with the opportunity to allay any fears among the public caused by inaccurate reports about a particular parasite affecting salmon stocks. I am advised by the Marine Institute that in early September anglers had noticed that some salmon caught on the River Blackwater were infected with a parasite. Samples were analysed and the parasite was identified as...

Written Answers — Regional Fisheries Boards: Regional Fisheries Boards (4 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I received the report of the first stage of the high level review of the inland fisheries sector in Ireland from the consultants earlier this year and have considered its findings. It is my intention to bring this report to Government in the very near future and to have it published as soon as possible thereafter. Until such time as the report is presented to Government, I am not in a...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (4 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The grant of a foreshore licence to Clare County Council for an effluent outfall pipe in connection with the proposed sewerage scheme for the towns of Quilty, Mullagh, Feakle and Scariff was approved on 8 September. Clare County Council has been furnished with a draft licence and the Department is awaiting the council's agreement to it. Foreshore applications have not been received by the...