Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for his amendment. I assure him the drafting we have is consistent with what we have with all other harbour legislation, the origin of which is in section 35 of the Harbours Act 1996. I do not want to accept the amendment because I am fearful that if I were to introduce a term that is different from what we have in other legislation, it could create a consequence I cannot foresee and which may require me to be in front of Senators again on the issue at some point in the future.I prefer to exercise caution and prudence by leaving the language as it stands because it is consistent with that used in other harbours legislation.