Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. This is a matter on which I have been engaging with the inshore fishery sector. Christopher O'Sullivan TD, who has just left the Chamber, has been discussing the pressures in the sector with me over the past week or two. There has definitely been a real challenge in respect of the market. I met all the inshore fisher representative organisations yesterday and had a thorough discussion with them. I am fully assessing the situation. I am aware of the challenges inshore fishermen are facing. The inshore sector is massively important to our fisheries and to employment in coastal communities. It is a sector I have sought to support strongly. I will continue to engage with them over the coming short period of time.

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