-----I do not think there would be too many people across the floor objecting to it. While money was not as available then as it is now, we would all welcome it.

The Ombudsman's report also states that the scheme did not provide financial support to successful applicants for the acquisition of a replacement fishing vessel and the replacement capacity. I am referring to the gross tonnage. The Ombudsman further states she fully accepts that successful applicants were granted replacement tonnage under the scheme, rather than compensation. If she accepts that, why turn around and bring compensation back into the agenda again?

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