Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Nov 1994

Vol. 447 No. 3

Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Person Missing at Sea.

Seán Kenny

Question:

14 Mr. S. Kenny asked the Minister for the Marine if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 was reported missing to the police at Pembroke by the captain of the B & I vessel Inishmore travelling from Rosslare to Pembroke on 19 September 1994; and the reason a sea search was not carried out when he was reported missing. [3666/94]

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Andrews)

I am advised that the disappearance of a person (details suppliaed) was reported to the police at Pembroke by the Captain of the vessel in question. A sea search was subsequently carried out which failed to locate the missing person.