298. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if whales and dolphins in Ireland's 200 nautical-mile exclusive economic zone are adequately protected under the European Union habitats directive and national legislation, given the four super trawlers currently fishing in this area; and if observers from his Department or other State agencies are observing the impact of the super trawlers on whales and dolphins and their habitat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42958/15]

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298. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if whales and dolphins in Ireland's 200 nautical-mile exclusive economic zone are adequately protected under the European Union habitats directive and national legislation, given the four super trawlers currently fishing in this area; and if observers from his Department or other State agencies are observing the impact of the super trawlers on whales and dolphins and their habitat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42958/15]

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