MR. T. M. HEALYI beg to ask the Attorney General, with regard to the fact that last month the coastguards at Dunany Point took the names of seven trawlers operating in Dundalk Bay and forwarded them to Dublin for prosecution, will he explain why no action has followed; and is he aware that trawling goes on every night in this bay, to the great detriment of local fishermen?
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. J. ATKINSON,) Londonderry, N.The divisional officer of coastguards reported that seven trawlers were in Dundalk Bay on the 21st June, but he was unable to say that the trawlers were actually engaged in the operation of trawling, and in the absence of evidence on this point proceedings cannot be taken. It is not correct to say that trawling has been carried on every night in this bay, though trawlers have been in the waters several times during the past month.
MR. T. M. HEALYAs this is the second time I have called attention to this matter, will the right honourable Gentleman give instructions for a stricter watch to be kept?
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