Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senators for their input into the Bill and for facilitating Report and Final Stages. The Bill enhances our maritime safety regime in terms of maritime accident investigations and also provides for the necessary regulation making power to cater for vessels being used in the offshore service sector and the carriage of industrial personnel on those vessels.

I once again take this opportunity to thank the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, MCIB, including its board, investigators and staff, for its ongoing work. The new unit will build on the important contribution it has made.

I thank the previous Minister, Deputy Lawless, who initiated this Bill, and the officials in the Department for their ongoing support and help with the Bill. I thank Senators for their engagement on the Bill, the first I have passed since I became Minister of State. It is a special moment for me.