Jetski operators in Killaloe are being warned their vessel can be seized by Gardaí, if it’s deemed an appropriate course of action.
It follows a number of incidents in Lough Derg, where jetskis were travelling at excessive speeds, with reports of some doing up to 60 kilometres per hour in a 5 kilometre zone near Killaloe bridge.
Gardaí have also received reports of people doing ‘doughnuts’ in the water.
Under the Maritime Safety Act, Gardaí have the power to seize a vessel if it’s deemed appropriate action.
Gardaí can require a person operating a craft or remove it from waters in certain circumstances, to stop, board and inspect craft and they also have powers of arrest and forfeiture.
Clare’s Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Triona Brooks is asking people using the lake to be respectful of others and obey the relevant speed limits, to be safe and never take risks on the water.
