Fishing Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 January 2018

Thursday, 18 January 2018

Ceisteanna (260)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will introduce a hardship fund for eel fishermen that have had their livelihoods destroyed since the implementation of the EU directive to cease eel fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2565/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 1275 and 1276 of 16 January 2018. The position is unchanged, however discussions within my Department are ongoing.