Alan Shatter
Ceist:39 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources when the report regarding the sinking of the MV Jenalisa will be published. [12313/98]
Written Answers. - Marine Accidents.
As the Deputy may be aware, a report of the investigation into the sinking of the Jenalisa was completed by the Marine Survey Office of my Department and was forwarded to the Attorney General's office for legal vetting. Officials from my Department have been working in consultation with that office to clarify a number of complex legal issues which arose in relation to the publication of the report.
I regret that progress in this matter has not been as quick as I would like, and I am aware that this is a matter of considerable concern to the relatives of those lost in this tragic sinking. I can assure the Deputy that I am personally making every effort to ensure that the legal vetting process is completed so that publication of the report will occur in the near future.