Mr. D. Brownewished to know from the noble Lord, the Secretary for Ireland, whether Government were aware of the distress that prevailed at the present moment in various parts of 701 Ireland, and especially in the counties of Mayo and Galway? And if so, whether it were the intention of the Executive to take measures for the relief of that distress?
§ Lord Eliotsaid, Government had received information that very considerable distress prevailed in Galway, Mayo, and other western parts of Ireland. Government had, in consequence of those representations, entered into communication with the local authorities on the subject, and they had determined to adopt such measures as appeared to them to be the most expedient for removing the distress complained of. What those measures were, it would not, however, be prudent to disclose. The people had borne their sufferings]with exemplary patience, and Government would neglect nothing that lay in their power to remove the distress. He had only to add, that those persons who were in a situation to afford aid had come forward in the most kind and generous manner with their assistance.