Tom Shehan (Fine Gael)

I compliment the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Simon Coveney, on how quickly he created 158 jobs in the aquaculture industry. I ask the Leader to bring the Minister before the House because the previous Administration failed to implement the operational programme for fisheries for 2007 to 2013. I hope that if the Minister comes before the House, he will indicate an intention to implement the operational programme for fisheries as quickly as possible. This is hindering the fisheries and aquaculture sector which has significant potential for job and wealth creation. I would be grateful if the Leader could arrange for a debate on the issue with the Minister.