§ MR. HUGH LAW (Donegal, W.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has received a memorial from fishermen and others asking for the construction of a boat-slip at Maghery Bay, between Burtonport and Portnoo, county Donegal; and whether he is prepared to accede to the request of the memorialists.
(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) The memorial in question represented the need for a boat-slip or harbour at Maghery Bay to accommodate a large number of luggers and small fishing boats. The memorial has been placed before the Congested Districts Board, who have decided to postpone consideration of the project, as the probable cost of a suitable work would be beyond the moans at their disposal. The Board understand that no harbour that would be safe for luggers in bad weather could be constructed at such an exposed place under a cost of £10,000, and probably this sum would be largely exceeded. Even a slip, with protecting break water which would be useful for small boats, would cost about £3,000.