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

I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. As the Deputy says, the species is the subject matter of a quota and of international negotiations between the EU and other interested parties. The State pursues its interest in consultation with the various fish producer organisations, including the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation Limited. The Deputy is correct to state that we do not have a quota as we prioritise other species.

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