Dr. Susan Steele:

Yes, there are weighing scales. They are in the organisation. They are NSAI weighing scales. Regarding the context of fisheries control, however, the onus lies with the operator. However, we do have weighing scales at the same standard, obviously, as the NSAI-verified scales and approved scales with the industry. I hope I have answered the Deputy’s question. We do have scales available.

Two other questions were asked by the Deputy. Turning to the food safety controls, I will return to this point last and hand over to Mr. O'Mahony to respond. He gave a detailed answer in this regard earlier and he can recap on some of the key points for the Deputy. Regarding relationships with the SFPA, there is always tension between a regulator and an industry. However, it is important that dialogue is opened and a fresh start made. It is also very important for us to emphasise that we are very grateful to those who are compliant and who work within the rules. We are very happy to take on board any suggestions in this regard. We are proactively working with the consultative committee. We have had an internal review and the director of transformation, Olive Loughnane, is working with the consultative committee to examine how we can improve existing relationships. My undertaking today is to state that we are always happy to meet with representatives of the industry and to meet the Deputy. We want to open dialogue. We believe strongly in our role in promoting compliance and in working with the industry in that regard. Returning, then, to the Deputy's question about food safety controls, and because Mr. O'Mahony gave a good answer earlier on this subject, I will hand over to him now.