The seafood and marine section of the programme for Government refers to fishermen's income. Due to the recent Storm Ophelia, fishermen along the south and west coast sustained serious losses where their pots were either destroyed or lost. One fisherman, among many in west Cork, lost 250 pots. At a cost €60 per pot, this is putting financial strain on fishermen and their families. Does the Government have any plans to put a compensation package in place for the fishermen affected?

There is no programme for Government commitment on this particular matter. I will ask the Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food to provide the Deputy with a more detailed reply.