asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the reason for the continued delay in providing suitable mail boat service between Baltimore and Cape Clear, County Cork.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Cork Boat Service.
The delay in the provision for the mail service between Baltimore and Cape Clear of a boat which would be suitable for the carrying of passengers has been due to delay in the repair and reequipment of the boat which had previously been employed on the service and which had been held to be unsafe. The contractor carrying out the refitting of the boat has experienced considerable difficulty in procuring certain items of equipment required to satisfy the ship surveyor, but, otherwise, it is understood that the boat is now practically ready for refloating.