Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I understand the economic pressures we currently face but eel fishermen are also dealing with economic pressures.

Much of the available scientific data appears to indicate that the problem lies somewhere between the Saragossa Sea and Irish waters. Restocking Irish waters with eel could be a good measure to rebuild the eel population here and elsewhere. Our failure to increase stock levels means we may be losing out on an opportunity that would have benefits far beyond Irish waters.

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