PQ 332
332. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the laws and regulations governing the disposal of waste and rubbish by trawlers and fishing trawlers into Irish sea; in particular, the monitoring and enforcement mechanisms that are in place to ensure compliance; the penalties that exist for vessels found to be illegally dumping waste at sea; to outline any recent prosecutions or actions taken against offending vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14745/26]
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332. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the laws and regulations governing the disposal of waste and rubbish by trawlers and fishing trawlers into Irish sea; in particular, the monitoring and enforcement mechanisms that are in place to ensure compliance; the penalties that exist for vessels found to be illegally dumping waste at sea; to outline any recent prosecutions or actions taken against offending vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14745/26]
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