Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The discussions are being conducted by Mr. Barnier and the European Commission on behalf of all member states. All the member states portioned together have emphasised the importance of solidarity in holding a very strong line on protecting quotas and access. We then communicate clearly and input that to Mr. Barnier's team. He is very clear on the absolute importance of quota shares and access being protected and of tying the negotiations to other aspects of the free trade agreement. There is nothing more we can do than that, other than to hold that very strong line and work in solidarity to ensure the EU position is strong, in order to ensure a good outcome for fishing.