§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that about twenty motor boats will be engaged in the spring mackerel fishing at Valentia, and that the majority of these are working on loans supplied by the Congested Districts Board; and whether arrangements will be made for a competent man to be on the spot to effect the necessary repairs, and to give expert advice in the event of temporary breakdowns of the engines?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Congested Districts Board are not aware that twenty motor boats are likely to be engaged in the spring mackerel fishing at Valentia. The Board have offered a loan on easy terms for his working outfit to a man competent to undertake motor repairs. Their offer has not yet been accepted.