Mary Coughlan
Question:168 Ms Coughlan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the financial crisis in the silver eel industry due to a considerable reduction in prices; if his attention has further been drawn to the flooding of the European market due to overproduction of farmed eels; the assistance, if any, which will be given to the industry to ensure its survival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1412/00]