asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the progress made to date in the provision of effective lighting on Skerries pier, County Dublin, and the progress made in co-operating with the Office of Public Works in this matter.

I am informed that a defective light on the pier extension at Skerries has recently been repaired.

My Department are awaiting a report from the Office of Public Works on the question of providing a more effective lighting system at Skerries Harbour.

I can assure the Deputy that there is full co-operation between my Department and the Office of Public Works in all matters relating to fishery harbour improvement works.

Question No. 229 postponed.