Brendan Kenneally (Fianna Fail)

When this legislation defines "authorised persons" it refers specifically to gardaí. The Bill also refers to various Harbours Acts which provide for harbour masters in many areas. Harbour master positions are statutory and while they can become authorised persons if the harbour boards appoint them, there should be automatic recognition for them in the legislation. I do not understand the reason they are excluded because, in reality, they will become authorised persons. Their unique position would suggest that they should be included in the primary legislation.