Written answers

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Ferry Services

Photo of Tony McLoughlinTony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate with the Marine Survey Office, MSO, if a legal disclaimer system would suffice until such a time as funding can be identified to provide improved landing facilities at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20224/18]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As the Deputy is aware from my replies to recent parliamentary questions and the topical issue debate last week, the Marine Survey Office carried out an assessment of the landing point at Inishmurray Island in 2008.  The "recognised landing point" on the island was deemed wholly unsuitable for landing passengers safely. As a consequence, no passenger licences have been issued which include Inishmurray on their plying limits.

The MSO is a safety regulator. Passenger safety is my first priority here. Once an appropriate landing facility is provided, officials of the Marine Survey office will assess it and any passenger vessel proposing to use the facility with a view to granting the appropriate licence.

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