asked the Minister for Finance whether he is at present negotiating for the sale of the following plant and machinery in Haulbowline Dockyard: Bolt-making machine, planning machine (iron), rolling machines, hot circular saw for cutting brass or iron; several lathes, fitters' shop and all journey machinery; whether this plant would not ordinarily be used in ship repairing; and whether he will now give instructions that this plant and machinery be not sold.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - HAULBOWLINE DOCKYARD.
As indicated in the reply given to Deputy Hennessy on the 18th April, there is at Haulbowline Dockyard a quantity of obsolete and redundant machinery and scrap which would be a hindrance rather than a help to anybody using the place.