Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A great deal of compromise is needed in this regard from the British Government because it is trying to gain access to other markets, be it banking, energy and other areas. I take the Minister's point 100% on fishing. The Department will have the annual fishing quota negotiations coming up at the end of the year. This is going to be very difficult with Brexit. If, going into those negotiations, we are not sure what the full fallout from Brexit is, what are the Government's plans if there is no deal by then?

Fishing negotiations usually take place over the next two weeks and continue right up to Christmas. What will the Minister's priorities be going into those talks, either with or without a deal? Can the Minister outline his position in both scenarios, please?