asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the proposed changes in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin arising from the electrification of the Howth-Bray railway line, he is satisfied that the depth at St. Michael's wharf is adequate; and, if not, the action he proposes to take to provide adequate berthing facilities.

No changes are proposed at present at Dún Laoghaire Harbour arising from the electrification of the Howth-Bray railway line, apart from the temporary closure of the spur-line to the mail boat pier and the provision of a temporary substitute bus service referred to in my reply to the Deputy's question of 9 December 1980. The depth of water at St. Michael's Wharf is adequate for present usage.