Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)

Imagination must be used to come up with a system whereby discard or by-catch, or whatever one wishes to call it, may be brought ashore, perhaps at a reduced rate, rather than being thrown back. It is morally wrong to throw good food back into the water to satisfy a regulation under which one operates and this issue must be considered.

In conclusion, the Minister has the good wishes and support of all Members to do a fair deal for Irish fishermen and coastal communities. While Members will not be found wanting in that regard, they will be highly critical if the Government does not put it up to the Europeans, the Commissioner and all concerned that all Ireland seeks is fair play. They have taken from us and it is time they gave us justice.

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