§ MR. BOLANDI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord - Lieutenant of Ireland whether any, and if so, what vessel is watching the observance of the fishing laws on the south-west coast; whether he is aware that several steam trawlers were near Ballinskelligs, within the prohibited limits, between 7th and 14th May, and that the local fishermen had to haul up their nets fearing they should be damaged by the trawls; and whether, seeing that two steamers are required for the adequate protection of local interests during the next two months, he will take steps to secure their constant supervision of the south-west coast.
§ MR. WALTER LONGThe Department's steam cruiser "Helga" patrolled the Kerry coast between the dates mentioned, but found no steam trawlers within prohibited limits. The supervision of the south-west coast will not be lost sight of, but for obvious reasons the position of the vessels engaged on the duty cannot be advertised beforehand.