Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am the kind of person who looks for every opportunity to obtain more fishing rights. I hope the fishing industry understands we fight for every scrap we can get in a European context. I have a good relationship with the Commissioner. I can speak to him about the issue and we can explore the opportunities available. We are examining how Ireland could fit into a broader research programme which might allow for a catch and release initiative. I do not want to over-promise and under-deliver. I will, however, raise the issue to see whether we can make some progress on it.

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