Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have no clear indication as to what it might do. It might seek to revise the TAC and quota arrangements for 2017 or leave it until the next coastal states negotiations in September-October.

I acknowledge the Deputy's points about the pelagic sector. I have an open mind, and so I should, about the consultation process that is under way. I am not predisposed towards any outcome. I received a submission and I decided to put this matter forward for formal consultation. I am sure that the Deputy's points mirror many of those that will be raised in that consultation process.

While I am going into this with an open mind, the matter is up for formal consultation in light of the submission that I received, and it would be inappropriate to comment further until we see all of the submissions that are received.

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