Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I presume Green Party representatives in Donegal adopt their party's policy. Despite what has been said by the Green Party, I have no baggage in this area and am completely objective. I am trying to find a balance between the interests of the commercial fishing sector and angling and tourism. We have made advances, including a reduction from 220 to 139, from 12 miles to six miles and the putting in place of a three-year strategy. Towards the end of the third year, the scientists decided to change from a 50% risk assessment to a 75% risk assessment. Thanks to Deputy Gilmore, monofilament netting——

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