Mr. Aodh ? Domhnaill:

We need to be careful about the review. The reality is that it was a report on the functioning of the CFP rather than a review. Industry representatives got together. Many strong submissions were made on various matters. Some of the key ones on opportunities for the sector revolved around tuna, including bluefin tuna, albacore tuna and big eye tuna as a by-catch within our fishery. The reality is that most member states are fishing large volumes of fish in our waters, including nephrops. They are not able to catch the volumes that are recommended scientifically. There is an opportunity for the State to work with industry to put in place long-term swaps with the French or Spanish for species such as nephrops that are fished off our coast, within scientifically recommended limits to the benefit of Irish fishermen. We need that sort of innovative thinking. The report is available. It is well prepared and submitted but the reality is that there will not be a review of the entire policy. It will be a mere tweaking and we need to be mindful of that.