Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

I join my colleagues in calling for the use of eco-friendly detergents on boats. Perhaps now is the time to acknowledge we have come a long way as 20 years ago, it was accepted that most rubbish was thrown overboard. The introduction of the plastic bag levy has helped to reduce much of the rubbish along the canals and waterways. Perhaps the Department could liaise with the various county councils. While it would be desirable to have bring centres or bins at harbours where boats go out——