Seanad debates

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010: Committee Stage

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Jim WalshJim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

Given that the administration of the safety framework falls within a wider remit of the commission and is sectionalised, we need to ensure we have stringent timelines in place for people to react. I have concerns on which the Minister can reassure us. We will only find out if the system is not working when it fails. Unfortunately, the consequences at that stage could be horrendous. It is important, therefore, that all procedures and timelines are absolutely controlled in a disciplined way with few excuses allowed for people not to meet the standards and timelines.

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