Development of the harbour at Howth raises questions over how taxpayers' money has been spent.
The cost of developing the Dublin harbour had initially been put at £3.6 million, but had risen to over £12 million.
Some of the boats in the Howth Yacht Club marina belong to leading members of Dublin's business and political elite. Many see a connection between this and the fact that the marina was built so quickly when some important aspects of the fishery development have yet to be completed.
One local fisherman feels that machinery was redirected away from the fishery side of the harbour and that there is not enough money left for it now. Tom Fitzpatrick, Commodore of Howth Yacht Club defends the marina.
This episode of 'Today Tonight' was broadcast on 4 December 1984. The reporter is Barry Cowan.
