I fully support and encourage the quick implementation of this Bill. It serves to alleviate the costs of damage and destruction caused by oil disasters and I am delighted that the compensation is to be increased. This Bill is important not only for casualties of oil disasters. It is essential to ensure that oil carriers accept their responsibilities in this regard. If the people involved in oil transportation are asked to pay for the clean-up of the oil spilt, we will see an increase in the safety and quality of oil tankers operating in Irish waters. This is vital if we aim to prevent an oil spill. I hope this Bill may serve as a warning to the operators of unsafe ships, so we may not need to see the Bill used regularly if at all.