Mary White (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)

I will share time with Deputy Cuffe, if he has not gone fishing.

Perhaps I should declare my interest. I live on the side of a great river in Carlow, the Barrow. Its 119 miles rise in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and it passes through Carlow. I spent many years fishing for eels and salmon before stocks got low. I am happy to be a true conservationist now. My fyke nets are hung up in my garage. I am delighted that this legislation is before the House and not before time.

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