Mr. WILLIAM REDMONDasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) if he will take steps to encourage, through his Department, the oyster fisheries of Burren, county Clare; and if he will call the attention of the Congested Districts Board (Ireland) to this matter?
§ Mr. T. W. RUSSELLThe principal oyster fisheries in Burren appear to be private property. The Department are willing to advise the owners as to cultivation if asked to do so.