Ms Sinéad McSherry:

We would have to consider what it is that they are trying to protect. That may not preclude co-existence and it may not preclude fishing, depending on what it is that they are trying to protect. Naturally, any actions that reduce the capacity to fish are concerning, but both the activities the Deputy mentioned, specifically the marine protected areas and offshore renewable energy, are also programme for Government deliverables. They are Government policy and we need to work with all stakeholders in trying to deliver that in a way that least impacts on fishers.