asked the Minister for Lands whether, in view of the provision in the Fisheries Vote for the construction of an exploratory fishing vessel, he will consider giving priority in survey work to the Blacksod and Achill area and the area from Broad-haven Bay to Killala Bay with a view to having them explored for deep sea fishing.

The areas mentioned will be borne in mind in planning survey work to be undertaken by the exploratory fishing vessel, and it would be premature to say whether they could be given priority.