Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Fishing Industry: Discussion
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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Is it acceptable that three national media outlets have reported on alleged mass illegality in the Irish fishing industry, including overfishing to the tune of tens of thousands of tonnes, which will cost tens of millions of euro? It could not be more damaging to the reputation of the industry, yet none of the industry's representatives have seen the report or had a chance to defend themselves in any way, shape or form. Is that an acceptable way to do business?