§ Mr. GILHOOLYasked whether the attention of the Fishery Department of the Agriculture and Technical Instruction Board for Ireland has been called to the injury done to the interests of the net and line fishermen of Bantry Bay by the steam trawler "Evelyn"; whether a memorial has been presented to the Board with a view to have steam trawling abolished in Bantry Bay; and whether it is proposed to take any action in connection with this memorial?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe memorial in question has been received, and the Department have arranged to hold an inquiry into the matter as soon as the other engagements of the inspectors of fisheries permit.