asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that the harbour at Bannow, County Wexford, is still in a dangerous condition, whether any decisions have been taken on the report of the Board of Works engineer who visited this harbour a year ago, and whether, in view of the special importance this year of the fishing industry to supplement food supplies, he will take immediate steps to have a wall erected and the harbour made safe for fishermen.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Condition of County Wexford Harbour.
The condition of this harbour is unsatisfactory at certain stages of the tide for the shallow draught boats using it. Two proposals for improving the harbour have been investigated and rejected as unsatisfactory. A further proposal is at present receiving consideration. The county surveyor is to consult with the local fishermen and examine the details of this latter proposal when a suitable spring tide offers, probably at the next low water of spring tide. When the county surveyor's report is received, it will be fully examined.