Brendan Kenneally (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for his explanation and for what he has done in connection with the Foreshore Acts. The difficulties involved came to my attention a few weeks ago and could have caused many problems in several areas. The Minister of State is well aware of one in particular. I thank him for moving so quickly to resolve these difficulties.

The amendments serve to make the legislation on licences issued since the first Foreshore Act retrospective. Does that pose any difficulty?

In regard to some of the earlier sections of the Bill there are a few references in the comprehensive briefing we received to the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Act. Can the Minister of State clarify that reference because I am intrigued as to how landlord and tenant legislation forms part of a discussion on legislation in the maritime area?