Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

The Tánaiste is an experienced Member of this House and the Ceann Comhairle is a very experienced Member. They should know that we always have an inkling as to the answer but we like to be reassured, occasionally.

I have a question concerning which the Ceann Comhairle might have an interest, namely, the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill, amending current legislation to allow the loughs agency to have primacy in Loughs Carlingford and Foyle and to allow for the use of fisheries protection tools in an environmental context.

I believe the Ceann Comhairle knows about that legislation and is watching it very carefully. I ask the Tánaiste when that legislation will be brought into the House. Has it been discussed?

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