asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which the Dublin Port and Docks Board claims ownership of a portion of Sandymount and Merrion Strands under a conveyance made to it by the Earl of Pembroke; the date on which it was legally conveyed to the board; whether his Department was consulted on the matter; and if he will make available a map indicating the precise area of Sandymount shore and strand that has been allegedly conveyed by the Earl of Pembroke and his estate to the board.

The Dublin Port and Docks Board acquired the fee simple interest in about 650 acres of foreshore on Sandymount Strand from the Pembroke Estate by deed of conveyance dated 3 November 1962. The board had been legally advised that the title of the Pembroke Estate was a perfectly good one. My Department was consulted and consent, as required by section 158 of the Harbours Act, 1946, was given to the acquisition.

I will make available to the Deputy the map requested if he contacts my office.

I assume the map will be made available on foot of this question and that I do not need formally to contact the Minister's office?

The Deputy may so take it.

This map will be on a proper scale.

Ceist 6 has been withdrawn.