Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy MacLochlainn that it would be have been more helpful if we could have other fishery organisations here in advance of the Minister's appearance. I know it is not the his responsibility. However, given that this series is part of an annual event, maybe it is something that could be set out on annual basis where they come in to the committee before the Minister. We would have a more constructive consideration and the committee should take that on board and work on. I have a number of questions relating to different aspects of the negotiations. The Minister has touched on some of them, but I want to clarify what he means in parts of his statement. For instance, he states that he is relatively pleased with what is happening regarding the coastal states' mackerel. What does that mean for fishing from the outcome of the talks?