asked the Minister for Communications the powers that are available to the British security forces to board Irish ships under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894; and if it is intended to introduce legislation to provide the same freedom of movement to Irish ships as is enjoyed by those of other nations.
Written Answers. - Boardings of Irish Ships.
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I assume that the Deputy is referring to the powers which are available to the British security forces under British legislation. I am not empowered, and neither am I prepared, to try to interpret British legislation.
Irish ships enjoy the same freedom of the high seas as the ships of all other countries.