asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport when he intends to make funds available for the reconstruction of the quays at the deep water berth in Drogheda Port, the plans for which are in his Department for some time.

(Dublin South-Central): Drogheda Harbour Commissioners have applied to me for financial assistance towards the reconstruction of two quays in Drogheda Harbour. I am having the application examined as urgently as possible but I am not yet in a position to indicate when I will be in a position to convey a decision in the matter.

When was the application received?

(Dublin South-Central): 1977.

Does the Minister expect that it will take two more years to come to a decision?

(Dublin South-Central): There will be a decision as soon as possible.