asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to carry out the necessary repairs to Killala Harbour, County Mayo.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Killala Harbour Repairs.
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It is hoped to commence these works in the Autumn of 1981.
What amount of money is involved from the Department in relation to this project?
The grant is £180,000 which is 75 per cent of the cost. The local authority will have to come up with 25 per cent of it.
Has agreement been reached with the local authority on their contribution?
It has.
What amount of money is involved?
£180,000 is the State grant. The local authority will have to come up with 25 per cent.
Is this £180,000 the total cost or 75 per cent of it? Is it the Department's share of the bill?
The cost is £180,000. A total of 75 per cent will have to be made by the State and 25 per cent by the local authority.
Ceist 4.
Could I ask the Minister of State——
I am sorry, Deputy. I am calling Ceist 4. I have allowed four supplementaries on one question.
Could I inform the Chair as well as the Minister of State that the reply to this question appeared in a publication yesterday in my county.
That is not the business of the Chair.
It is a serious matter.
It may be but it is not a matter for the Chair.
It is the second time this year I have referred to this matter. If I put a question down and find the answer published the day before in a local paper it undermines the whole purpose of Question Time.
Ceist 4.
On a point of order, I understand it is a serious breach of privilege if that happens.
This is the second time this year this has happened.
I know that in the past this matter has arisen and we have even been precluded from raising matters in the House because of a question on the Order Paper. Nothing may happen by way of any statement until a question has been answered. I suggest you take note of the allegation made and investigate the matter.
The matter could be raised at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, if necessary. It is not proper to raise it here.