Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have not come to that conclusion; that has been the state of play for a number of years.

A review was done a few years ago which adjusted it and gave more to the inshore sector. It is still small and it was divided up between the pelagic sector and the polyvalent sector. Every time there is a change made to this it can be quite contested because the other sectors - polyvalent and pelagic - resist any reductions to their mackerel. It is something I am currently reflecting on whether there is a need for further consultation to discuss whether there could be a reallocation of the inshore hook and line. Dating from the last review there is an ongoing court challenge to that because the polyvalent sector, in particular, is challenging they did not get enough. No matter when we discuss it there will be conflict within the sector with regard to how that is divvied up. I take the Deputy's point. I am certain the inshore sector will have that view.

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