Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Jan 1994

Vol. 437 No. 6

Written Answers. - Fishing Industry Appointment.

Dinny McGinley

Question:

354 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the widespread dissatisfaction within the fishing industry at his failure to appoint a fishing industry representative to the Bord Iascaigh Mhara Review Group; and if he will take immediate steps to ensure that the views of the industry are adequately represented on the Review Board.

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Andrews)

I am committed to the inclusion of industry representatives on the Review Group and to full consultation with the industry on all aspects of the review.

The process of consultation on the question of agreed nominees is continuing.