Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I have now received the approval from the EU commission of Ireland's State application restructuring thefishing fleet. This restructuring programme will permanently remove some 35% of the Irish Whitefish Fleet from the sea and is an integral part of the Government's Cawley strategy to develop a restructured, profitable and sustainable seafood industry. I met with Fisheries Commissioner Borg last month and explained to him the urgency of getting his early approval of the scheme. I am glad to say that he has now responded favourably to my request. This substantial scheme will bring the Irish fleet into balance with sustainable available fishing opportunities. I am planning to launch the scheme as early as possible.