Dáil Éireann - Volume 145 - 25 March, 1954

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Boats for Inshore Fishermen.

Mr. S. Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will indicate the programme for the coming year for the distribution of boats to inshore fishermen.

[193] Mr. Bartley: I am informed by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara that they expect to be in a position to issue 14 motor fishing boats in the period stated.

Mr. Dillon: Are they 50 foot boats?

Mr. Bartley: Yes.