Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 25:

In page 59, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following new subsection:

"(4) If satisfied, after considering the objection and any submission received, the Minister shall issue directions, including policy directions, to the Registrar General so as to remedy any matters giving rise to, or likely to give rise to, anomalies.".

From what the Minister has said it appears he will examine further avenues for progressing this debate and going back to a consultative stage with the fishing organisations. That is welcome. There is a belief that this process of deliberation was not exhausted as it should have been. On the policy directions that could remedy any matters that might give rise to anomalies in the future, this amendment is worth consideration on the grounds that there will be anomalies and submissions. We must progress collectively. The Department and all parties must work for the fishermen. It is important that the Minister consider this amendment.