HC Deb 15 June 1891 vol 354 c407
COLONEL NOLAN (Galway, N)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he will start relief works in the Unions of Tuam and Glenamaddy to supply food to the population until the new potato crop comes in?

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. MADDEN,) (for Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) Dublin University

Careful attention is being given to the condition of the Unions named.

MR. SEXTON

I wish to ask the Attorney General for Ireland whether he will inform the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant that the Irish Members are deeply concerned by the accounts of the widespread distress now prevailing in North-West Donegal, and hope that immediate steps will be taken to give relief?

MR. MADDEN

I have no doubt that my right hon. Friend will receive full information on the subject, and will take whatever steps may be necessary. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will repeat the question on Thursday.

MR. SEXTON

In the event of no satisfactory assurance being forthcoming, I will, on Thursday, draw attention to the matter.