Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Fisheries Sector: Statements

 

2:10 pm

Photo of Aideen HaydenAideen Hayden (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for coming to the House. Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh has raised the issue of safety at sea with the Minister in the House on a number of occasions. He has argued for the introduction of life vests with tracking devices in order that where an accident occurs at sea, a fisherman who is alive or who, unfortunately, has not survived can be recovered. In the latter case, it is important that relatives have the knowledge that the body will be recovered. It is an important matter and, I understand from the Senator's previous contributions, that it would not be an expensive measure to implement. I ask the Minister to address the matter for the sake of fishing families all over the country. My experience in the Wexford region-----

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