Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 13:

In page 28, subsection (3), line 13, to delete "will be" and substitute "has been".

This section deals with the 48-hour period whereby a boat or trawler would be impounded pending a court order for a further time. If there has been malpractice or indiscretion this is not a problem. The section also stipulates that crewmen must be released after 48 hours. I have tabled this amendment with regard to the timeframe of the court order for further detention being made. The legislation states "will be made" after the 48 hours and I wish to substitute "has been", which indicates it is prior to the 48-hour period.