Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

What discussions have taken place between the Minister of State and his senior Minister? I accept the Department is one global office. To what extent has the Minister of State entered into discussions and negotiations with a view to addressing the issues raised in the report?

Can the Minister of State give any indication as to when the elections for members to the regional fisheries boards will take place? Will it be later this year? What is the position and status of the boards at present? To what extent are the regional fisheries interests being directed at this time and by whom?

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