Fishing Industry
Dail Éireann — 2025-07-03
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Timmy Dooley (FF), Clare

I note the Deputy's personal interest in this, as well as that of others in the area who have raised it consistently with me. It is a position that goes back to the 1955 situation and, obviously, Brexit then had a really negative effect from a fisher's perspective.
On Wednesday next, I am meeting the UK Minister with responsibility for fisheries, Mr. Daniel Zeichner, and I intend to raise this in the context of a broader discussion around challenges facing our respective fishing industries. There will be other issues discussed too, and I do not want to give the impression to the House that the meeting is just about Rockall because it is not. I also intend, in the course of other meetings with the Scottish Minister and others, to discuss this matter at every available opportunity.
I note the Deputy's interest and his suggestion that arbitration may ultimately be the solution, or at least a pathway towards a solution. I will continue to work on this and keep the Deputy informed of any developments that arise in this area.

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Sitting date: 2025-07-03