Seanad debates
Wednesday, 20 April 2005
Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage.
3:00 pm
Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)
I also welcome this measure regarding intoxication. Unfortunately these regulations will most likely be enacted after a major tragedy. There are gardaĆ and checkpoints on the roads. I had a pleasure craft on the Shannon and it was clear that the vast amount of people in control of such crafts had consumed alcohol. Are we going far enough? Is there a case for having spot-checks at locks and so forth? Unfortunately such enforcements will be put in place after a major incident, perhaps one involving a death. We should be proactive rather than reactive.
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