asked the Minister for Lands, and Fisheries whether he will state the cause of delay, in inviting tenders for the erection of the proposed pier at Valentia Harbour, County Kerry.

I would refer the Deputy to my reply to his question on 31st October last year on this subject. Publication of the report of the Ports and Harbours Tribunal is still awaited before the proposals for a pier at Valentia Harbour can be considered.