Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

May I address the sprat issue? I am conscious that it is an issue that has been raised by several people. There is a Government commitment to address it. There was a previous policy position that resulted in a decision of the courts that ran contrary to what the Government wished to do. A new process was engaged in and there was a consultation, which received over 5,000 responses to the call for submissions. The Department is preparing options for ministerial decision. I am conscious of the need to address this issue. I hope to be able to proceed before the summer.