Pat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I bring to the attention of the Minister that the intention at all times was that the vessels would be under 75 ft. If it were open ended, large vessels registered in Northern Ireland could fish in the zero to six nautical mile zone where vessels registered in the Republic of Ireland cannot fish. It is important that the length of the vessel is taken into consideration. Will the Minister make me aware of the number of vessels that have traditionally fished there, including the number registered in Northern Ireland or the Donegal-owned vessels that are registered in England or Scotland? Custom and practice should be taken into consideration as well.

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