HC Deb 22 February 1901 vol 89 cc861-2
MR. ODOHERTY

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether representations have been made to the Irish Government by the Congested Districts Board suggesting the construction of a pier and harbour at Portnaling, county Donegal; and whether the Irish Government intend carrying out the construction, or giving a grant towards the construction, of said pier and harbour.

MR. WYNDHAM

Representations have been made to the Irish Government by fishermen and others in favour of the project mentioned. These representations have been brought to the notice of the Congested Districts Board, who are at present considering the matter.

MR. O'DOHERTY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Congested Districts Board have informed me that they cannot approve this project, but that they propose to recommend the Irish Government to do something towards the erection of a pier at this point?

MR. WYNDHAM

I am not aware of that. The question of aiding the fishing industry is a very large one, which I cannot discuss by way of question and answer.