(An Clár) asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is now in a position to state what compensation it is proposed to award the fishermen at Killaloe, who are now deprived of their livelihood because of the operation of the Shannon scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fishermen and the Shannon Scheme.
Pádraig O hOgáin
Mr. Hogan
These fishermen have no rights which would entitle them to compensation under any of the provisions of the Shannon Electricity Act, 1925. Their position has to be considered together with that of the numerous other persons having interests of different kinds in fisheries along the Shannon. This general question is a difficult one, but it is expected that a statement on it can be made early in the new year.
Will the Minister state if anybody has any rights under the Shannon Electricity Act?
Mr. Hogan
I think so.
The Minister would not be sure?
Mr. Hogan
Not absolutely.