Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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Question 301: To ask the Minister for Transport when an investigation will be completed into a boating accident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13938/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to express my sympathy to the relatives affected by this tragedy. I understand that the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) is carrying out an investigation into the sinking of the "MFV Strath Marie".

The MCIB, in the exercise of its functions, is independent from me as Minister for Transport. Therefore, the Deputy should contact the MCIB directly (www.mcib.ie) in relation to the investigation of this tragedy.