O'Keeffe, Jim

Tuesday, 17 February 1998

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 487 No. 3

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Ceisteanna—Questions. - Commemorative Events.

Asked the minister: the plans, if any, the Government has to mark the 400th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale of 1601.More Button

I accept the event will be marked locally, but since the Battle of Kinsale was a turning point in Irish and European history — it was followed by the flight of the earls from Ulster in 1607 — it shou...More Button

I thank the Taoiseach for his positive response. If further worthy suggestions are made about commemorating this major historic event, will he be open to them?More Button

Priority Questions. - Sawmilling Industry.

Plenty of logs are available.More Button

Other Questions. - Port Facilities.

Asked the minister: the consideration, if any, he has given to the safety and security of fishing boats while in port.More Button

My question was triggered by a report in the “Fishing News” about the vandalism and major damage in Howth Harbour. It reminded me that there are millions of pounds worth of fishing boats lying at qua...More Button

I understand steps are now being taken in Howth, and I am very sorry for the boat owners who suffered such appalling losses. My concern is that we should learn nationally from the experience of Howth...More Button

I understand that the losses in Howth could run into hundreds of thousands of pounds. Even from a purely financial point of view it would be worth the Minister's while to put a scheme together, suppo...More Button

The Minister should go and talk to the fishermen straight away.More Button

Written Answers. - Harbour Constables.

Asked the minister: the duties and functions of harbour constables; the number of harbour constables in the country; and their rate of pay and allowances.More Button

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