Seanad debates
Thursday, 21 November 2002
Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage.
A Chathaoirligh, you and I along with others had a very interesting trip some time ago in another capacity to Norway. Both of us were impressed by the commitment shown there to the fishing industry. Norway stayed out of the European Union because of its sovereignty. It also wanted to protect its fishing rights and its oil and gas gave it the financial independence that allowed it to stay out. That country's attempts at conservation are impressive.
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