Michael Finucane (Fine Gael)

I respect what has been done by officialdom and there has been an awareness of its actions while watching what was happening on television and reading about it. I also respect what the Minister is doing. He has been vocal in his opposition. When European Union protocols are being introduced with regard to this, the argument should be made in the Commission that it is not right for a country like America to send here vessels carrying noxious and hazardous substances which put people's lives at risk. Will the Minister of State give an assurance that the Minister will take up the matter with the British Ambassador, although it should be raised at European Union level?