Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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My next question is the big one. We have seen the shrimp and crab sectors in crisis. Obviously, the European market to a lesser extent and the Chinese market have been impacted. It strikes me that this will be ongoing. Following up on what Deputy Collins said, I think the inshore strategy was an excellent piece of work. It has much less jargon than is normal for these reports. It was very action orientated. It was a good read. However, as the witnesses have said, the problem is it just has not been implemented. Has Bord Iascaigh Mhara agreed to work with the National Inshore Fishermen's Association to do that? Regarding financial supports, it is clear that the inshore sector would like to have as much fish as possible. That is not happening and we will continue to work for that. What level of financial subsidy would be required in the inshore sector to make it viable and sustainable?