Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On the question of machinery, there is currently an issue in respect of ensuring that paperwork is complete. Unfortunately, there are many additional administrative burdens as a result of Brexit. It is challenging as those adjustments are made.

On the points raised by Deputy Pringle on the designation of ports, they were designated for illegal, unregulated and unreported, IUU, purposes and North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission purposes. There is oversight in place. Staff infrastructure is required to be able to oversee it. There are now four designated ports in Donegal and seven nationally. Unfortunately, the times are restricted and we have to work with the resources and the capacity that we have in that regard. It is something that I will continue to monitor.

Deputy Pringle mentioned the authorisation for boats issue. As he is aware, the Brexit deal was reached on Christmas Eve. It allowed a window of around a week.

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