§ MR. CLANCYI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury how many dredgers are at present at the disposal of the Board of Public Works in Ireland; what steps are taken to ascertain the localities in which they are from time to time most urgently required, and in particular whether local opinions are consulted in the matter; and when may those persons interested in the harbours in the county of Dublin hope to have the services of a dredger.
§ MR. VICTOR CAVENDISHThe Board of Works have only one dredger at their disposal, which will be fully occupied this year on the West Coast. It is assumed that harbour authorities will make their wants and opinions known to the Board of Works.
§ MR. CLANCYWhere is the one on the West Coast?
§ MR. VICTOR CAVENDISHAt Tralee, I believe.
§ MR. CLANCYWhen may we expect dredgers in other parts of Ireland?
§ MR. VICTOR CAVENDISHI cannot say.