The Irish Presidency has recently concluded extremely complex negotiations in relation to securing agreement on a reformed Common Fisheries Policy. This agreement represents a considerable achievement for the Irish Presidency and for Irish fisheries interests generally as it places long term sustainability at the core of policy. I have recently been in touch with all recognised industry representatives to advise them of the detail of the reforms. It is my intention to convene a meeting in the coming months to consult them directly on the implementation of the ‘discards ban/ obligation to land’ aspects in particular.