Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 2:

In page 4, subsection (1), line 5, before "and" to insert "and, in relation to an Irish ship, means such a ship wherever situate,".

The Bill does not state that this provision will apply to Irish ships wherever situated and, although I am aware, that is the intent of the provision, there is no expressed reference in that regard. I have tabled this amendment in the interests of clarity and hope the Minister of State will respond positively to it.

The problem arises more acutely in terms of the following amendment.