§ MR. MOLLOYasked the Secretary to the Treasury, If his attention has been called to the injury caused by the late heavy rains, and the flooding of the Shannon; if it be true that the sluicegates at Meelick and Lusmagh were not raised till much injury had been done; and, if he will arrange that in future orders shall be given to raise the sluicegates at all times when the water shall have risen, or is likely to rise, above a certain defined level, such as the summer level?
§ MR. COURTNEYThe recent floods have been the first since the new works on the Shannon were complete; and I am glad to say that I am informed that the works came up to the expectations formed of them. It is true that some of the sluices were, through a misapprehension, opened a few hours later than was desirable; but it is not believed that this led to any appreciable damage, and it will not occur again, as a Code of Instructions has been prepared for the persons in charge, embodying, among other things, the suggestion contained in the final paragraph of the hon. Member's Question.
§ MR. ARTHUR O'CONNORasked whether any compensation would be made to the people whose crops were destroyed?
§ MR. COURTNEYI have stated that no appreciable damage was done.
§ MR. ARTHUR O'CONNORI say there was great damage done.