Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The pollock ban has had a real impact and been a real loss to the inshore sector in particular. The pollock fishery was closed due to scientific advice to allow time for pollock numbers to recover and strengthen again so that they do not get undermined. All commercial pollock fisheries have been closed in all of areas 6 and 7, which are the areas west of Scotland, down the Irish Sea, waters across the south of Ireland and the north of France and Spain, and across the west coast of Ireland. There can be recreational angling for pollock, which is available to anyone. This is only recreational angling and not commercial sale.