Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

It was initiated in this House. I will pursue this issue. It is dealt with by the authority of a functional area and Senator O'Meara moved a motion to insist they introduce by-laws but we will leave this to the discretion of the local authorities. It may be unnecessary for some local authorities to introduce by-laws, as some will have no responsibilities in this field.

I will take this opportunity to remind all water users that they have a responsibility. We can introduce as much legislation as we wish but we cannot have an authorised officer at every nook and cranny, whether it is Waterways Ireland, our lakes or offshore. These people should be more responsible.

I favour the establishment of a necklace of marinas around our coast. Senator O'Toole is right and has touched on proposed developments, such as Rosses Point and Roundstone.