Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his good wishes. I agree with him completely on the task force. It is about making sure that those who are impacted or affected and, indeed, who know best about how the sector works and how it can be supported, are particularly supported to address the impact of Brexit and to move on and have a sustainable, successful future. That is what it is about. We must ensure they inform the future direction of the sector and how we go forward with investment in the time ahead.

On the Brexit adjustment reserve, the funding will be allocated at national level for member countries to decide how they are used nationally. There will be significant discussions and engagement within the Government on the overall use of that. Particularly for fisheries, there is a very clear commitment on national funding which will be required to support the sector, which is one of those most impacted.