asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he proposes to proceed with the proposal to establish a quick freezing plant at Schull, County Cork, and, if not, why not.

Proposals submitted to me by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara for the establishment of a fish handling store at Schull and the installation of an ice-making plant and a quick freezing unit have been approved. It is proposed to proceed with the first two items in the coming financial year but a decision as to when the third item will be proceeded with has not yet been made.