§ Mr. FLAVINasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware of the inconvenience and loss sustained by the fishermen in and around Tarbert, North Kerry, by the encroachment of steam trawlers; and whether he will have local inquiries made into the complaints of the fishermen?
§ Mr. BIRRELL:I understand that steam trawling is not permitted in the neighbourhood in question. If the local fishermen will communicate with the Department of Agriculture in reference to injury to their gear or undue interference with their industry from the operations of steam trawlers, their representations will receive consideration.