366. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport the role of the Marine Survey Office in investigating fatalities or serious incidents involving Irish-registered fishing vessels; the number of such investigations initiated in the past five years; whether all incidents involving loss of life have been fully investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6590/26]
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367. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department and the Marine Survey Office ensure that skippers and crew of fishing vessels operating from Irish ports have the necessary training and certification for safe operation, including radio communications and emergency procedures; whether language and communication barriers have been identified as a safety risk; and if he will ma…
368. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns from harbour authorities that sunken or poorly maintained inshore fishing vessels pose a risk to commercial shipping lanes, particularly where vessels have sunk or could sink in dredged channels; the protocols which apply for ensuring such vessels are insured and recoverable; and the person or body which ultimately bears the cost o…