Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Last year, the Minister said that if tax was set in accordance with the single stock advice it would impact on 248 jobs, full time and part time. Now we are hearing about 400 jobs. Yet we also hear of an increase in sustainable fish stocks of 51%. We all appreciate the importance of sustainability. It is vital for the planet and for the industry into the future. Where is the pay-off for the fisheries sector? What are our projected job losses compared with all the countries? Who is faring well and who is losing out?