Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. Beamish for his presentation. I note, however, that he thanked the committee for the opportunity to discuss recent proposals from the European Commission on fisheries.

In response to the committee's request last week, the Department stated there was no point in Dr. Beamish coming here to discuss it with us because things were happening, would happen in any event or were happening quickly so the timing would not be suitable for him to appear. It is somewhat worrying that a Department would take that view. Would Dr. Beamish explain why that would be the view of the Department on this matter?

These legislative proposals will go through quite quickly in terms of fast-tracking-----