asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will now state (1) when the Cork Harbour Commissioners will proceed with their proposals for widening and deepening the liner anchorage at Cobh to enable transatlantic liners to enter the inner harbour; (2) the total grant made by his Department for the work, and (3) the reasons for the delay in carrying out the work.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cobh Harbour Improvements.
In January, 1952, the Cork Harbour Commissioners were informed that if they proceeded with their proposals for the widening and deepening of the liner anchorage at Cobh to enable transatlantic liners to enter the inner harbour, a State grant of £50,000 would be made available towards the cost of the work which they estimated at £74,000. I understand that the harbour commissioners consider that their financial position does not enable them to proceed with the work.