asked the Minister for Agriculture if it is the policy of his Department to build boats required by the Irish Sea Fisheries Association in Irish shipyards; and, if so, if he will, where possible, have these contracts placed so as to maintain full and equitable employment among our shipwrights in all yards.
Questions— Written Answers. - Shipbuilding Industry.
Mr. Walsh
My Department does not place orders for fishing boats. The Irish Sea Fisheries Association make their own arrangements in that regard. I understand that it is the policy of the committee of management of the association to place as many orders as possible with boat-builders in the State.