§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Dublin Co., S.)asked the President of the Board of Trade, If the "Port dues" imposed by the Dublin Port and Docks Board on fishing boats from Arklow, Howth, Dungarvan, and other places on the coast of Ireland, can be diminished, so as to allow the fishermen to dispose of their fish at a profit in Dublin?
§ THE SECRETARY (Baron HENRY DE WORMS) (Liverpool, East Toxteth)(who replied) said: From a communication which I have now received from the Dublin Port and Docks Board, it appears that the harbour dues payable at Dublin are fixed by Act of Parliament, which gives them no power to vary or reduce them. The fishing boats referred to by the hon. Member are subject to these dues, which average only 4s. each vessel, for which they have all the benefits of the harbour, with ample quay accommodation.