asked the Minister for the Marine when he intends to visit Howth Harbour, County Dublin as promised; and whom he intends to meet while there.
94.
Written Answers. - Howth, Dublin Harbour.
92.
asked the Minister for the Marine when he will respond to Deputy Pat McCartan's letter of 22 June 1988 requesting him to meet with the Howth Fishermens' Association to discuss their proposals for Howth Harbour, County Dublin.
95.
asked the Minister for the Marine when it is proposed to review the workings of the office of Howth Harbour Master; if he will hold discussions with the Howth Fishermens' Association to ensure a proper planned development of Howth Harbour, County Dublin, through the office of the Harbour Master.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 92, 94 and 95 together.
I visited Howth Harbour recently accompanied by my Cabinet colleague Deputy Michael Woods and subsequently met a deputation from the Howth Fishermen's Association to discuss matters of mutual interest.
The management of Howth Harbour is currently a function of the Commissioners of Public Works. In line with a recent Government decision, however, my Department will be assuming control of the harbour from the beginning of 1989.