Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. This is an issue he raised with me previously. We have discussed it and I very much understand the pressure the sector has been under, particularly the inshore sector, through the past year. I wish to recognise again the tremendous work done by all in the marine and fishery sector in the past year in keeping food supply chains going in very difficult and challenging circumstances. As the committee will be aware, we liaise closely on the discussion of the task force. The task force is considering the situation with regard to Brexit and within the sector generally and will report to me on an interim basis soon. I will consider the report and its recommendations in terms of the situation with regard to the sector and the supports that might be appropriate.