asked the Minister for Transport and Power if his attention has been drawn to a reported statement by the head of the London firm of consulting engineers engaged by the Shannon Estuary Company to make a survey of the Estuary with a view to its development; and, if so, whether the Government now intend to take steps to develop a deep sea port on the Shannon Estuary and to establish a steel industry there.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannon Estuary Development.
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I have seen the report in question. I have nothing to add to the very full reply given by the Minister for Industry and Commerce on 19th July, 1961, on the subject of the Shannon Estuary.