Brendan Daly (Fianna Fail)

It is now over 20 years since a number of regulations and orders were introduced governing the carriage of dangerous goods and substances. In recent times there has been much concern about accidents that have taken place as a result of oil spillages and it is thought that the regulations need to be enforced fully or, perhaps, changed. A very dangerous incident occurred today in Mulhuddart, as a result of which people are still in hospital. Will the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, or whichever Minister has responsibility in this regard, attend the House to indicate whether the regulations are being enforced fully or need to be updated? What efforts can be made to reduce the oil spillages causing serious accidents and environmental damage?