Mary Moran (Labour)

I thank the Minister of State for taking this debate. Will the Minister of State ask the Minister, Deputy Coveney, to draft a new policy of inshore shellfish harvesting? The Dutch and Spanish have led the way in this area and this should be prioritised for protected sites such as that in Dundalk Bay. Will the Minister consider inviting representatives of the Dutch and Spanish Governments to explain their new policy of inshore shellfish harvesting in protected sites as I understand that this sets out to maximise employment and cause minimum environmental impact?