Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am anxious to conclude because a meeting of the sub-committee is due to commence. Dr. Beamish outlined the principles articulated by Ireland in 2010 in consultation with the fishing organisations. Notwithstanding that we would prefer different relative stability arrangements, the current position is the best option available. I will be brave and suggest that we try to submit a political contribution on the policy, with this discussion as a backdrop. The briefing document on policy developments is informative. The background to our contribution could be that the relative stability is regretted. We could also agree to work within the parameters laid down, given that this was the position agreed by the fisheries industry at the opening of the consultation process. When did that take place?