Pat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My question relates to Brexit. In light of the draft agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union, to which, understandably, we are not yet privy, can the Taoiseach advise the House on the implications for the marine and fisheries sectors? Are the negotiations on the marine and fisheries linked to the trade negotiations?

Over 60% of our mackerel quota is caught in UK waters, as is over 30% of our nephrops and over 30% of crab fished by Donegal vessels. It could have devastating implications. Hopefully it will not but is the Taoiseach in a position to advise us yet?

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