Sustainable Fisheries Sector and Coastal Communities: Statements, Questions and Answers
Dail Éireann — 2024-02-15
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Charlie McConalogue (FF), Donegal

No, that is not what I said. The Deputy will find that if he talks to people in the industry, there are very different views among them. In fact, he will also find that their views have changed over the last number of weeks and months. What I clearly said is that I consulted with them all at the start and right along the way. I have laid down very hard lines. Obviously, when we are the only member state that is really preventing this mandate happening, we have to be credible. We have to have clear lines and be able to defend them and hold tight otherwise we will not prevail. That is the approach I have taken. Others have shifted in position along the way but I have remained resolute. I laid out very hard lines in that regard and I stick by them.

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Sitting date: 2024-02-15