Marine Accidents.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2007

Tuesday, 20 March 2007

Questions (461)

John Deasy

Question:

530 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his intentions regarding the raising of the trawler, Père Charles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10075/07]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Browne)

Responsibility for maritime safety issues, including search and rescue and salvage responses in the marine environment rests with my colleague the Minister for Transport. As such, any questions relating to the raising of the fishing vessel Père Charles are a matter for the Minister for Transport.