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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 21 Nov 2001

Vol. 544 No. 4

Written Answers. - Maritime Accidents.

Jan O'Sullivan

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71 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to receive the report of the investigation into the recent collision in Dublin Bay between a cargo vessel and a yacht in which three people died; if changes are planned to safety procedures arising from the accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28937/01]

As I advised the House previously, most recently on 11 October, this tragic accident is being investigated by my Department under the merchant shipping Acts. The investigation cannot be finalised until the inquests have been held. As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be proper at this time to discuss this matter further until the investigation is complete and the inspectors have made their report to me. In accordance with normal practice the report into the accident will be published following legal vetting and the application of natural justice procedures. If, in the course of the investigation or arising from any recommendations contained in the report, additional safety measures are found to be necessary, I shall have them introduced as quickly as possible.

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