§ MR. O'SULLIVANasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he has heard that distress 771 prevails among the labouring class in different parts of the county Limerick; and, if so, whether he will take any steps to have the works which were passed at the different Road Sessions throughout that county commenced without further delay?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTER,in reply, said, a great want of employment, unfortunately, existed amongst the working classes in the County Limerick, and the Boards of Guardians throughout the county were authorized to issue out-door relief under Section 3 of the Relief Act while it confined. Extraordinary presentment sessions were convened and works passed at them, and in five baronies the works that had been passed had been recommended by the Local Government Board? Inspector, besides which the works passed in two other baronies were under his consideration.