Martin Ferris (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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Another issue is the point made by Mr. Boyle about the Government allocating quota. It can reallocate quota. It can do things for the common good if it so wishes. Perhaps that is a way we could find a little bit to give to island communities, perhaps 1% out of a multimillion euro industry for the 40 people, 50 at most, involved on the islands. What would be wrong with that? The witnesses need to explain to us what is wrong with giving a small part of the quota to the people who need it. They are excellent representatives and fair play to them. They look after their own sector. However, they must have a vision for the people who are discriminated against and less well off.