Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

I support the amendments. Deputy Perry correctly raised the rights of people who have been involved in the oyster fishery in particular and seeks to ensure that their historical entitlements are recognised. As Deputy Keaveney said, the rights of all the stakeholders should have a place in the implementation plan. It appears we must wait for that plan. The Minister does not seem to be of the view that we can insert a protective amendment for the oyster fishery. The argument for it has been well made by my colleagues and I ask him to reconsider accepting these amendments.

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