§ Mr. DEVLINasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) whether he can state the names of places from which applications have been received by the Department for motor fishing boats; and to which loans have been granted in pursuance of such applications?
§ Mr. T. W. RUSSELLThere was one such application from Arklow, two from the county Wexford, one from Moville, and one from the Island of Rathlin. These are being dealt with by the Department. Applications have also been received for motor engines from men already in possession of fishing boats. Correspondence is taking place in regard to other cases which may result in the receipt of applications for motor boats. One motor boat purchased by means of a loan from the Department's funds has been at work for over a year.