Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

The Minister of State is correct. There are references in other parts of the Bill to different kinds of vessels. My point, however, is that within this section one part categorises passenger steamers into different classes while in another part that takes account of additional requirements for vessels they are no longer passenger steamers but become ships.

Subsection (2) states that the Minister may categorise passenger steamers into different classes and lays down what are those classes. Subsection (5) states that construction rules may require the provision in ships to which this section applies. My interest lies in having everything harmonised. Within the same section a vessel is classed as a "passenger steamer" in one part and as a "ship" in another. I am always given to understand that as we go through legislation if we have harmony unforeseen consequences or challenges can be avoided. I am happy to stop making this point if it is not a substantive one or if there is an explanation that might clear up the issue. However, it appears the same object is referred to in two different ways in the same section of the Bill.