Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 May 2014
990. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the progress of developing and implementing a safety at sea strategy which is particularly relevant in summer months when increased numbers of people use waterways and engage in marine-based activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's Irish Maritime Administration is preparing a new Maritime Safety Strategy which will seek to reduce the number of fatalities and incidents arising in the recreational craft, fishing, passenger and cargo vessel sectors. The Strategy will focus primarily on creating a culture of safety, and will ensure that actions are targeted at the key causes of fatalities in the maritime sector. A public Consultation Document on the Maritime Safety Strategy will be published shortly, on which submissions will be invited during the Summer months, and it is envisaged that the new Strategy will be finalised later this year. In tandem with the development of the new Strategy, my Department continues to work with a range of organisations to address maritime safety issues as part of its regular activities.
