asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he has any further information regarding the proposal to establish a major port in the Shannon Estuary.

36.

asked the Minister for Transport and Power what proposals have been made to him in regard to the development of the Shannon Estuary; what is the present position with regard to them; and if he will make a statement in regard to the matter.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I propose to take Questions Nos. 35 and 36 together. I have nothing so far to add to the reply I gave to a similar Question on 23rd March, 1960.