§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the Congested Districts Board have been appealed to by the fishermen of Ballydavid and Brandon Creek, county Kerry, for grants for the extension of their piers; and whether, seeing that fishing is the principal industry of the people of this district, the Board will send down an inspector to report on the fishing industry along the coast of the Dingle peninsula.
§ MR. WALTER LONGThe Board cannot provide funds for the extension of these piers. It is not considered necessary to send an inspector to report on the fishing industry on the Dingle peninsula, as to which the Board are fully informed.
§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLAs the Congested Districts Board does nothing for Kerry, will the right hon. Gentleman give this matter favourable consideration?
§ MR. WALTER LONGThe general question is engaging the attention of the Board, and if the hon. Member can indicate any way in which assistance can be given practically, I shall be very glad to consider it.
§ MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.); Give Kerry a member on the Congested Districts Board, and then Kerry interests will be looked after.