275. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will detail the scientific advice and evidence underpinning the decision to reduce the allowable catch under the recreational pollock fishing scheme through the introduction of a three fish daily bag limit; whether this decision is subject to review in light of concerns raised regarding barotrauma and the effectiveness of the measure as a conservation tool; whether recreational and charter fishing vessels have been considered or could be considered for inclusion in any national or EU decommissioning schemes; the financial, mitigation or transitional supports, if any, that are available or proposed for the recreational fishing and charter boat sector, which operators state has received no dedicated assistance to date (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34932/26]

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275. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will detail the scientific advice and evidence underpinning the decision to reduce the allowable catch under the recreational pollock fishing scheme through the introduction of a three fish daily bag limit; whether this decision is subject to review in light of concerns raised regarding barotrauma and the effectiveness of the measure as a conservation tool; whether recreational and charter fishing vessels have been considered or could be considered for inclusion in any national or EU decommissioning schemes; the financial, mitigation or transitional supports, if any, that are available or proposed for the recreational fishing and charter boat sector, which operators state has received no dedicated assistance to date (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34932/26]

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