asked the Minister for Transport and Power when the proposed Merchant Shipping Bill will be introduced.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Merchant Shipping Bill.
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I have invited the trade unions and employers concerned to let me have their views on the question of bringing up to date provisions of merchant shipping legislation dealing with such matters as conditions of employment on board ship. Preparation and circulation of any amending legislation deemed necessary must await consideration of the views of such interested parties.