Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)

To suggest it was incumbent on every applicant to read the fishing press is a disgrace. In this situation, a father had passed away as well as three crew and a brother. Does the Minister think their extended family would be reading the fishing press? What we are seeking here is natural justice. This is borne out by the fact that the Ombudsman, an independent arbiter, has made a ruling in the case. On this basis, we are seeking to press the Department for a change of heart so this family can benefit from natural justice, as well as other people who might be adversely affected by this scheme.

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