There is the question of price competitiveness between Howth and the west coast of England. I have had long discussions with the fishing industry from Howth and they have made abundantly clear the difficulties arising in that area. We have taken into consideration the fact that the fishermen have to cross to England and spend a number of days there while waiting for the repairs to be carried out, and when we add those costs to the cost of repairs carried out in England and compare them to what it would cost to have these repairs carried out in Howth I do not believe the cost would be very much greater.

They still do it.

I told the fishermen I would look at this when I visited them but I have had no further contact with them since that meeting. I can only assume they are reasonably satisfied at present.

The are not entirely satisfied.

I will meet them any time. My doors are never closed.