Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The energy bills apply to the fishing industry but it is to gas and electricity. For the processing sector, for example, I made sure it was eligible for the schemes in place. In relation to fishing boats themselves, they use marine gas oil so the measure I have had in place for them has been that second month's tie-up scheme, which has delivered €12 million to support the sector through that. It is asking for additional support such as what is in place in France and Spain. It is different, although similar, from what I have put in place here but that is something I am revising and reconsidering.