Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages

 

1:00 pm

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

I do not remember whether the section contains that phrase, but I will take the Senator's word for it. The Senator is correct on this. I have often put forward the argument that making legislation too specific can sometimes tie us up at a later stage and give "outs" to people. However, the extent of the detail in this chapter is such that everything is covered that needs to be covered. It is based on the international SOLAS convention and there is no necessity for having any other matters included in it at this stage. I will have a look at it again just in case we need to apply it later on, but most of the rules in this area are well covered.

There is sufficient scope in drafting various regulations in the sections. Looking at section 28 and other sections, there are regulations that must be drawn up and we can use them to cover anything that may arise that is not specifically covered in the detail of the section.

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