Written answers

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Department of Transport

Inland Fisheries

10:00 am

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to ensure that ballast water does not transport alien species to estuaries here and as a result inland waterways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29394/10]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments 2004 (BWM Convention), which will apply internationally, will prevent, minimize and ultimately eliminate the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens through the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments.

The Convention has not yet entered into force as ratification by States has not yet reached the required number i.e 30 States, or the required world tonnage level of 35%.

My Department has prepared the legislation required to give effect to the Convention in the State when it enters into force. Draft Regulations to implement the convention have also been prepared in anticipation of the Convention coming into effect.

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