Common Fisheries Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2018

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Ceisteanna (447, 448)

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Ceist:

447. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken since SI 89 of 2018 was rescinded by Dáil Éireann on 29 May 2018; the persons, interested parties, groups or organisations from the fisheries sector or other political parties he has met or liaised with since 29 May 2018; the level of engagement his Department has had with all interested parties since the date of rescinding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26846/18]

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Ceist:

448. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has consulted with the fishing sector since the date of rescinding of SI 89 of 2018 on 29 May 2018; the consultation his Department has had with fisheries organisations or the sector since 29 May 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26847/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I propose to take Questions Nos. 447 and 448 together.

I am at present considering with my legal advisors next steps following the recent annulment by Dail Eireann of the European Communities (Common Fisheries Policy)(Point System) Regulations 2018 (SI 89 of 2018).