§ SIR T. ESMONDE (Kerry, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he can state when the Congested Districts Board will come to a decision on the subject of the various schemes which have been laid before them for the development of the fishing industry in West Kerry; and if he is aware that these proposals have been under the consideration of the Board for months past, and what is the reason for the delay in dealing with them?
THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. J. MORLEY, Nevy-castle-upon-Tyne)The Congested Districts Board are fully alive to the importance of the proposal which has been made to them for the development of the fishing industry along the whole of the West Coast of Ireland, and the different schemes for that object have engaged the constant attention of the Board. That I know from my personal knowledge. The question is one of considerable magnitude, and requires further and ample consideration in view of the numerous other industrial projects in which the Board are concerned, as well as in view of the very limited funds at their disposal for all purposes.
§ SIR T. ESMONDECan the right hon. Gentleman say when any definite announcement as to this scheme may be expected?
MR. J. MORLEYI am afraid I cannot fix any date, as the matter is one which requires a great deal of consideration.