asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that about twelve of the Patrol Boats, viz., Chris Dixon, John Dutton, Wm. Honner, John Sommers, Innishever, T.R.'s, 24, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, etc., each carrying a large complement of officers and crews of about 20 all told, and receiveing together in wages approximately £315 per month, with full board, have been lying up in the Basin at Haulbowline Dockyard since last September, and whether he will now instruct, in the interests of economy, that these boats, with their crews, will be put to some useful work that will provide good results to the nation for the monies expended.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - SAORSTÁT PATROL BOAT.
It has recently been decided to dispense with the service of those boats, and the crews are about to be paid off.