Mr. Jean-Paul Deveau:

One comment I would like to make, and certainly want to go on the record, is that I do not believe in monopolies. I do not think that is an appropriate way to operate. I certainly believe there is enough of a sustainable annual harvest to allow for a very vibrant industry in Ireland.

I would like to refer to a comment made earlier that licences should be restricted to 25% of the resource. People should consider that if this resource is not being utilised and there is industry that wants to invest, that industry should have the opportunity to do so because one wants to maximise the benefits of these investments to Ireland. The limit of 25% on any particular licence could be an impediment to the growth of economic benefits in Ireland. That is something I would like to put on the table.