Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I had responsibility for the Met Service in my previous position as Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and I will have a word with the Minister of State, Deputy Bat O'Keeffe, to see what can be done. I have visited Met Éireann and I am aware it does excellent work and provides a fairly accurate service, as reflected by Senator O'Toole. If there is any doubt about the weather, any responsible person going to sea should establish the situation for themselves. That is their personal responsibility. If this information is collated it is wrong that is not made available.