§ Mr. BOLAND(by Private Notice): I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether the fishing industry off the coast of Kerry has been entirely suspended by order of the Admiralty; whether the restriction is temporary, and, if so, for what period; and can he state the reason for causing a further inflation of food prices by restricting a valuable source of food supply?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)The fishing has not been entirely suspended, but has been considerably restricted off the south-west Coast of Ireland, including the Kerry Coast. The restrictions have been carefully considered by the Vice-Admiral Commanding, and are necessary for the protection of coasts and shipping. No prospect can be held out of their being relaxed, at any rate during the winter months.