Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
1117. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of, and his views on, the fact that, in answer to a question by a person (details suppled), the European Commission stated that the regulation of fishing and passenger vessels carrying fewer than 12 passengers is a matter for the State and is not influenced by European Union regulation. [10061/16]
View answerYes, I can confirm to the Deputy that national provisions apply.
Smaller fishing vessels must comply with a safety standard appropriate for their operations, namely the "Code of Practice for Design, Construction, Equipment and Operation of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15 metres Length Overall".
Passenger boats (i.e. that carry fewer than 12 passengers) must comply with a different safety standard, namely the Merchant Shipping (Passenger Boat) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 273 of 2002).
