Dáil Éireann - Volume 302 - 30 November, 1977

Written Answers. - Howth Harbour Development.

Mr. M. Cosgrave Mr. M. Cosgrave

281. Mr. M. Cosgrave asked the details from the Office of Public Works as to the future development of Howth harbour, County Dublin; and if he will provide detailed plans of the scheme to Balscadden Bay Fishermen's Co-operative.

Mr. M. Cosgrave Mr. M. Cosgrave

282. Mr. M. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Fisheries if he intends to have Howth fishing harbour, County Dublin, dredged as a matter of urgency thus enabling fishermen to use it without causing damage to their vessels due to low water within the harbour.

Minister for Fisheries (Mr. Lenihan) Brian (Snr.) Lenihan

Minister for Fisheries (Mr. Lenihan): With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 282 together. A detailed plan for a major improvement scheme for Howth harbour in the fishery interests has been approved. It was discussed with representatives of the Balscadden Bay Fisheries Co-operative Limited.

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The co-operative have been given copies of the plan which includes dredging of the western part of the [418] harbour. I might add that the Office of Public Works have been asked to proceed with the implementation of the plan as expeditiously as possible.

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