asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will confirm the details of the grant due to the local fishermen's association for work done on Travara Pier, Beara in South West Cork and when payment will issue.

The improvement work on Travara Pier was carried out by the local fishermen without the prior approval of my Department. However, as it has since been established that the work was necessary and as it was carried out satisfactorily this Department is considering the feasibility of making a grant towards the cost of the work. As the pier in question is under the control of the Cork County Council their acceptance of responsibility for the future maintenance of the works carried out will be necessary.