Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

I join Senator Norris in asking the Leader to seek clarification on the type of vessels being used, including their health and safety requirements, in the light of the recent disaster involving the Prestige off the Spanish coast. Will the Leader have a word with the Minister tomorrow when dealing with the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill about what is going on in the Department in regard to the monitoring of this disaster and the implications for our fish stocks? I understand the Galicia bank is in serious danger. What are the implications for our fish stocks on the south coast and the coastline in general in regard to the protection of our beaches?