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

Since 23 June 2016, and even before that, we have been working closely with the fishing industry and with other member states across Europe which are impacted by Brexit, in particular those who are fishing in UK waters and face the prospect of losing access and quota shares in certain circumstances under which the UK may depart the European Union. We have successfully built an alliance of like-minded member states which is mirrored by a similar alliance of industry in those member states. Through the Barnier task force, we have successfully prosecuted a view that is reflected in the withdrawal agreement and the political declaration. In other words, the political declaration carefully articulates the view that continued access and quota share are things to be dealt with in the context of the overall trade agreement. The UK has asks, which are myriad and relate to the passporting of financial services, aviation and other things, while we have specific asks in regard to fisheries. They will be interrelated in the future relationship and this view is shared by the industry.

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