John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I concur with Deputy Broughan and congratulate the Minister of State on having the vision to table an amendment incorporating our amendments. It is commendable and, as Deputy Broughan said, is a major consideration of coastal communities and will have a huge impact on the livelihood of the sector. It is the role of the Opposition to debate such issues on Committee Stage and the fact the Minister of State had the backbone to table an amendment is acknowledged.

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