asked the Minister for Agriculture if he has in contemplation the formation of a trawling company, controlled by his Department, or subsidised directly or indirectly out of State Funds.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State-controlled Trawling Company.
The reply to this question is in the negative. I have frequently expressed the opinion that any such development is clearly one for commercial enterprise.
Has the Minister been consulted by any persons anxious to form such a company?
Yes, I had consultation with a number of groups.
And nothing practical has eventuated.
Not so far.