Can you confirm the statement by Sean Clarke, chairman of the Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers Association (NIAPA)?
71. Ms Rodgers: Yes, I can. I regret that there is a dispute, and I have had discussions with both individuals who claim to be chairman. That matter clearly has nothing to do with me, and I do not wish to become involved in it. However, having examined the evidence from both sides, I now recognise Sean Clarke as the chairman of NIAPA. 72. The Chairperson: As the Committee was not aware of your decision, they did not meet with him. Of course, it will now take the same line that you take. 73. Ms Rodgers: The Committee asked for an update on a range of fisheries issues. It has received: the memorandum summarising recent advice on fish stocks from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES); the work to date on persuading the Commission to reverse the 10% cut in the total allowable catch (TAC) for nephrops; and the work needed to review the economic effect of the cod recovery programme and the state of play on the decommissioning scheme. 74. The ICES scientific advice p
