§ MR. COXasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether the Irish Board 698 of Works let in the year 1884, for a term of five years, the eel fisheries at Castle Connell; and, whether, on the expiration of this term, the fisheries were relet; if so, were they put up to public competition; to whom were they relet; for what term of yeras; and at what rent per annum?
§ MR. JACKSONThe eel fisheries at Castle Connell were let in May 1884, after public advertisement, for the usual term of five years, which has now expired, and the Board have again advertised in Irish, English, and Scotch newspapers for tenders for the season commencing 1st July next. The tenders are not due until 1st June next.