Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)

Deputy McManus raised a very legitimate point regarding the fisheries (consolidation) Bill, for which we have been waiting four years. In acknowledging the work of the former Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, I realise he rolled up his sleeves and took the issue by the scruff of the neck. We need a commitment that the issue will be progressed before June because if that does not happen, many people will not know where they stand.

We have a crazy position currently where the Northern Regional Fisheries Board will not consult with the Donegal Game Angling Federation.

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