asked the Minister for Fisheries whether a memorial from the fishermen of Goleen and Crookhaven districts (Co. Cork) was forwarded to him some time ago, supported by a recommendation from Rev. F. O'Sullivan, P.P., Goleen, praying for the construction of slips at Dunkeely, Goleen, and other places in the district, in order that fishermen may have better facilities for carrying on their work; whether an inspector visited the district, and, if so, what his recommendations were, and whether it is proposed to give effect to such recommendations.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - CO. CORK FISHING FACILITIES.
I received a memorial of the nature referred to; and had an inspection made of the various places mentioned in it. The report subsequently furnished to me indicated that at some of those places the existing facilities were capable of improvement. Owing, however, to the Government's decision to restrict expenditure to matters urgently necessary, I was compelled to hold over the consideration of outlay upon the projects mentioned in the memorial, until such time as the general financial position shall have improved; and the fishing industry shows some signs of revival.
Mr. MURPHY
Is the Minister aware that a scheme such as is suggested in this question was approved of by the C.D. Board, under the old regime, and that it has been held up for the last four or five years? Will the Minister give consideration to the matter in the immediate future?
I am aware that that is so, and I will raise the matter again.