Michael Bell
Question:168 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine when the environmental impact study for the new port project at Tom Roe's Point and the dredging operation of the River Boyne by the Drogheda Port Authority was received by his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 1997 salmon net fishing season commences on 12 February 1997, hence the importance of completing the dredging contract work before this date; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that any further delays in the work commencing will result in the net fishermen's livelihood being interfered with, which could lead to a serious claim for compensation; when he will sanction the contract works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18779/96]