David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his response. I acknowledge with gratitude the work of the Naval Service in protecting our fish stocks in difficult conditions on the high seas.

Can the Minister comment on the electronic logbook, which I understand is a contentious issue at present? Has the Naval Service access to records recorded through the electronic logbook and held in the country of origin of the vessel being inspected or detained? Has the Minister information pertaining to difficulties arising from vessels having neither the electronic logbook nor paper logbooks? How can that difficulty be surmounted?

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