Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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I am interested in the response to Deputy Kenny's question on the concern of some producers for the future of fishermen on the islands and how this legislation could prevent or curtail opportunities for them. What potential could this Bill being signed into law by the President unlock for the witnesses' islands?

I am not just talking about a couple of people setting off from the pier but I am talking about the wider potential in terms of an island which is a small community and the lack of employment opportunities there. How important do the witnesses think this is in terms of the future of the island and the type of direction they want to see the islands going?