Fishing Industry
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-09
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Martin Heydon (FG), Kildare South

I have clearly outlined the approach of the Government to this. We have a long-standing Government policy which has not changed. Our policy is very clear regarding the position of Rockall and we continue to engage diplomatically. We have a key role to play in our engagement with our partners in Scotland. I have outlined the steps that have been taken and which we will continue to take. We have agreed with the Scottish representatives to prioritise this at all levels, from the Office of the Taoiseach to the Department of Foreign Affairs. That prioritisation and working with Scotland will continue to try to find a solution to this because the Government position on Rockall has not changed.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-09