HC Deb 26 August 1909 vol 9 c2444W
Sir THOMAS ESMONDE

asked the Chief Secretary if he will introduce legislation next Session for the purpose of developing Irish sea fisheries, by providing funds for the construction of piers and for the encouraging of boat-building and kindred industries in Ireland?

Mr. BIRRELL

As regards the congested districts, it is proposed by the Irish Land Bill to endow the Congested Districts Board with additional funds for these and other purposes. I have no doubt that more money could also be usefully devoted to the same objects in other parts of Ireland if it were available. I am not, however, in a position to hold out any hope of early legislation on the subject.