Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The economic and social impact assessment being put together at the moment is based on the scientific advice because we do not have the total allowable catch agreements at Commission level yet. The negotiations with the UK have not commenced yet. As Minister, my objective in how the process evolves is to ensure we get the best possible outcome and that we have a situation where the economic sustainability of our fishing sector is also considered for next year. We do the sustainability impact assessment to inform us and to have it fully discussed in advance and tease out its implications. Bord Iascaigh Mhara is central to putting that together. I will ask Mr. Rihan to comment on that.