David Norris (Independent)

I support the remarks of Senator Joe O'Toole about the importance of the negotiations taking place in Brussels about the fishing industry, but I would like to go a little further. Senator O'Toole talked about the potential destruction of the fishing industry. It is not just the fishing industry that is at stake, however. If we are not careful and allow the Spanish trawlers in as they wish it will destroy the fish stocks, and the fishing industry could never come back from that. It is as serious as that. This House should send a strong message of support to our Minister in these discussions.