HC Deb 23 November 1911 vol 31 cc1359-60
Mr. BOLAND

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that owing to the want of marks on rocks in the channel at Portmagee risks attend the navigation; whether steps will be taken to mark these submerged rocks at half tide and high tide, which have frequently been disastrous to vessels; and whether similar steps will be taken as regards the Lackavallig rock in the fairway of the Caherciveen River?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Congested Districts Board will cause inquiries to be made and will consider whether beacons should be erected on the rocks mentioned as suggested.

Mr. BOLAND

In regard to Lockavalleg rock, may I point out that attention has been called to it several times already, and it has been inspected, and nothing has been done?

Mr. BIRRELL

I know that the matter is receiving the attention of the Congested Districts Board.