Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2022
170. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he last met with fisher and processor representative organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26840/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have ongoing engagement with representatives from the fishing and processing sector and meet with them on a regular basis.
Most recently, I met with representatives of fishing and processing organisations on the margins of the Skipper Expo in Limerick on the 25th March 2022 to discuss current issues of relevance to the seafood sector.
I updated the representative groups on the progress being made in implementing the recommendations of the Seafood Sector Taskforce. I also listened to industry concerns relating to the cost of fuel in the context of the fuel crisis arising from the conflict in the Ukraine.
I found the meeting valuable and productive and I reassured industry of my commitment to continue to work with them to support them at this challenging time and to progress the schemes recommended in the Taskforce.
