§ MR. BIGGARasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Why have not the sluices at Pertenlohn, on the Ballyboy River, to prevent the overflow of the Blackwater up to Baunboy, county Cavan, been finished, although it was contracted to be so two years ago; and, is it a fact that a competent builder was not allowed by Mr. Pratt, the superintendent, to see the plans and specifications on 20th May 1880, although he travelled from Baunboy, county Cavan, to Drumsna, county Leitrim, it being advertised the plans would be seen at the latter place; and, if the fact is as stated, is he prepared to censure Mr. Pratt?
§ MR. TREVELYANMr. Pratt, the Superintendent, reports as follows:—
The work is in the hands of a competent contractor, and the Drainage Trustees will compel him to finish it. The plan and specification were never refused to anyone.