Ferry Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2019

Thursday, 10 October 2019

Questions (238)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Question:

238. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the situation pertaining to boat trips to the Fastnet Rock lighthouse via Cape Clear in circumstances in which the fast ferry has been denied a licence which would allow it to travel all the way to the lighthouse (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41469/19]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I would refer the Deputy to an extensive reply I gave to the issue in the Dáil during a Topical debate on Thursday last 3 October 2019 (hyperlink provided below) in which I undertook to give the matter some further consideration. This is of course a matter of safety in the first instance and enforcement of the requirements is a matter for the Marine Survey Office. www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-10-03/25/#s28.