Yes. That is the whole idea behind the regional advisory councils of which Ireland has, over recent months, been a great supporter on the basis that, for the implementation of new rules, from now on we need to have tie-in from industry representatives. To a certain extent, that will bring them into the loop in regard to decisions.
On fishing, technical and conservation measures, one of the successful meetings which the Irish Presidency has had was that held in Dundalk on the issue of environmentally-friendly fishing methods. As a result of that meeting, which was instigated by us, the Commission will bring forward an action plan on environmentally-friendly fishing methods — apart from the usual issues of quotas and technical measures which might sustain stocks — and to incentivise in other ways, financial or otherwise, fishermen who demonstrably embark on environmentally-friendly fishing.
Over recent years, there has been an "us" and "them" situation with the Commission, the scientists and the fishing industry on different sides. They are all, in effect, involved in megaphone diplomacy with each side blaming and no side believing the other. Recent efforts at Commission and Council levels is to bring these parties together so that they can commonly and in partnership agree structures and hopefully adhere to them. There is a genuine understanding in the fishing industry that, while its economic situation must be sustained, there is a need to ensure conservation of stocks for this generation and future generations.
On the question of whether I am happy with the position, I am not happy. As I said, no member state, including Ireland, can validly state that all fishermen are adhering to the rules every day. As Minister, I must enforce the law, and be seen to do so, at every opportunity. It is a matter for my officials and the Naval Service to implement.