Seamus Fitzgerald Descriptive List (Ref. PR6)

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discussion with the government for a petrol monopoly, in return for which they would erect a refinery in Cobh and employ 200 people. 1p

866 2-5 January 1939 Confidential letter to the Department of Industry and Commerce from J. Varley Refinery Manager, discussing estimates of costing for underground storage for petroleum products. Mentions he discussed the matter with Senator Fitzgerald with a view to locating a suitable site near Cobh. Also letter to Fitzgerald (5 January) enclosing information on Cobh from "Harrisson's Tabulator". 4pp 867 25 April 1939 Confidential Report presented by Cork Harbour Oil Wharnes to the O.P.W. regarding the renewal of Haulbowline jetty. Also copy memorandum to the Department of Industry and Commerce on the same subject. 18pp ii Post War Involvement 868 4 February - 29 August 1947

File relating to an application to the O.P.W. regarding the establishment of a Petrol Storage Terminal at Haulbowline. Includes application to rebuild Haulbowline Jetty and remove the hulk "Colleen". 4 items 20 May 1947 Copies of letter from Fitzgerald to Pa McGrath T.D. discussing the possibility of establishing a Refinery at Haulbowline and alterations needed to the Cork Harbour Oil Wharves jetty. 4pp 24 May 1947 Cover letter from j.H. Verley enclosing information relating to the Haulbowline Storage Capacity and the Cobh Depot Storage Capacity. 3pp

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19-22 December 1950

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