Brendan Daly (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader ascertain from the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources whether he proposes to introduce a hardship fund to provide financial assistance for fishermen who lost boats during the severe storms last weekend? In Seafield and Quilty six boats sank causing very severe financial hardship to those involved. May we have some indication as to whether the Minister will have any funds available to help alleviate the situation?