HC Deb 05 August 1912 vol 41 cc2679-80W
Mr. BOLAND

asked what steps, if any, have been taken to provide improved facilities for fishing boats at Waterville, county Kerry?

Mr. BIRRELL

As I have already informed the hon. Member, the Congested Districts Board offered in 1903 to co-operate with the Kerry County Council in improving the landing accommodation at Waterville, but the council did not accept the offer.

Mr. BOLAND

asked whether, in view of the repeated applications for a pier at Ballinskelligs, without which the fishing industry cannot be properly developed, steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities?

Mr. BIRRELL

The question of affording improved facilities at Ballinskelligs Pier has not been considered by the Congested Districts Board since 1906, when they decided that in view of the large expenditure necessary they could not undertake the work.