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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 25 Feb 1954

Vol. 144 No. 8

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers - Dredging of Howth Harbour.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state whether Howth harbour was dredged during the past two years, and, if so, if he will indicate (1) the number of days spent by the dredger at the harbour; (2) the number of loads removed, and (3) the cost of the dredging; further, if he is aware that the harbour needs to be dredged now as silting is endangering boat engines, and, if so, if he will arrange to have the work put in hands without delay.

During the past two years the Office of Public Works dredgers Saxifrage and Sisyphus worked at Howth harbour as follows:—Saxifrage: 6th August, 1952 to 11th December, 1952; 18th May, 1953, to 5th June, 1953. Sisyphus: 11th December, 1952, to 13th February, 1953.

The total number of loads of dredged material removed was 127 at a cost of £1,752. I am not aware that the portion of the harbour used by the fishing fleet and commercial vessels needs dredging at present; the question of the dredging works necessary to provide accommodation for these craft is subject to periodic review and the necessary works are carried out as required. I may add that the Saxifrage is at present engaged dredging at the lifeboat berth at the East Pier at Howth.

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