Dr. Emmet Jackson:

On the activity, for over 12 m, we are currently looking at around 230 once we remove the 100 aquaculture. That is also removing the 39 vessels that applied to the voluntary cessation scheme. Most of those are active. Compared with the under-12s, about 66% of the fleet are active, but the majority of the over-12s are.

To the Deputy’s second point on the income for those, along with the Business of Seafood, we also produce more in-depth analysis. We produce an annual fisheries report. This is due out in September. We are currently closing off those data with the EU. Last year, average income for fishing was around €32,000 but, obviously, there is huge variation within the industry, and that compares with the national average of €41,000.