John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

The Bill is inappropriate, ill-judged and a one dimensional approach to the management of our valuable fish resources. The Bill is perceived to be about consolidating law and remedying constitutional deficiencies but has been hijacked. However, it is a totally different Bill that takes the opportunity of legislation to bring in wholly unwarranted provisions and curtailments on citizens' rights of redress. The Bill is opposite to what is needed in this industry. It highlights how the Government is disinterested, in disarray and at loggerheads with itself as to fisheries policy.

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