Kathleen Lynch
Question:153 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has plans to address problems presented by flag of convenience vessels where workers providing a vital service for the economy may not be receiving internationally accepted levels of wages and conditions; if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by the trade union movement regarding the treatment of seafarers on the Cork-Swansea ferry in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22038/03]