andMr. Mannion asked the Minister for Fisheries if he will consider siting the proposed new headquarters for the Inland Fisheries Authority in County Galway.

Before a decision is taken on the siting of the headquarters of the proposed new Central Board to administer inland fisheries the merits of all possible locations will be considered fully.

Will Galway be taken into consideration?

Yes.

I trust that in reaching a decision the Minister will have regard to the fact that there is more fishing in that area than in any other.

I appreciate the importance of Galway in regard to inland fisheries.