asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of sharks landed at Achill, County Mayo, during the curent year; further, if he will arrange to have the carcases processed at Achill in order to relieve the present serious unemployment position in the area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Achill Shárk Catches.
The value of the sharks landed at Achill in 1954 is estimated to be in the region of £5,800. As regards the second part of the question, the formulation of a project for the processing of shark carcases at Achill is a matter for private interests.