Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am seeking to make an advance in regard to the Island Fisheries (Heritage Licence) Bill, which the Minister will recall we brought forward when we were on the Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine in 2017. Deputy Ferris and I introduced this legislation. It is designed to ensure island fishermen have a chance to be able to make an income. It is for small artisan fishers to be able to use boats of less than 12 m where the fisher is on the boat. The holder of the licence has to be on the boat when fishing.

The legislation has been delayed considerably. We understand we are awaiting direction from the Minister to the committee to get this moved forward. I hope he will have a positive response.

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