Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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I have a question on the review of the mackerel quota. I know that it is not directly related to the figures but I ask the Minister to update us on the status of that review. I would also make the point, in terms of the concept, that Killybegs vessels in particular have built up a mackerel quota over many years and the review has the potential to take that from them and reallocate it. Given the fact that the people who own those vessels worked hard to develop that quota and that it is particularly important to the Donegal economy, I do not believe the approach is fair. I ask the Minister to provide an update on the review. I urge him to draw a line under the matter and to leave matters as they stand in terms of the quota allocation that is in place.