asked the Minister for the Marine the plans, if any, he has to open an auction hall in Howth, County Dublin for the sale and distribution of fish landed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Howth (Dublin) Auction Hall.
126.
There has been very substantial expenditure by my Department on Howth harbour in recent years. There are many fishery harbour works throughout the country which must get priority in the allocation of the limited funds available. Accordingly, it will not be possible to allocate funds for the provision of an auction hall at Howth for the foreseeable future.