Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

Everybody involved must be consulted, including game anglers and commercial fishermen. Fishermen are responsible people. They are the custodians of the sea in the same way farmers are the custodians of the countryside and they will not be found wanting when it comes to conservation of ecosystems and fish stocks.

Fine Gael wants to flag that it supports the marine sector. As Senator Feighan stated, we will appoint a Minister for the marine.