Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

I do not agree to the Order for Second Stage on the basis that there was no prior consultation with the House, the relevant committee or the stakeholders. It was suddenly published and brought to a hastily arranged meeting of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. At that meeting, all Members from the Government side strongly indicated they would oppose of the taking of this Bill as presented. For that reason, I want to take the opportunity to show to the fishing industry and the coastal communities how those Government Members will talk the talk but not walk the walk and will support the Government's legislation.

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