THE MARQUESS OF CLANRICARDEasked the noble Earl the under Secretary for War, whether any steps have been yet taken for the Erection of new Barracks at Galway beyond the large Expenses incurred by the Purchase of Land and the Construction of a Bridge?
§ THE EARL OF RIPONsaid, the subject of barracks generally was one of great importance. He was not prepared to deny that the barracks to which the noble Marquess alluded were in a bad state; but it was impossible for Government to give any money this year for barracks at Gal-way. The subject would receive the con- 5 sideration of his right hon. Friend the Secretary for War. No land had been purchased by the Government. The land alluded to was held under a lease in perpetuity at the rent of £60. One portion of it was used for the exercise of the troops.