§ MR. BIGGARasked the Secretary to the Treasury, By whom and at what date was the pier or harbour at Red Bay, Cushendall, county Antrim, constructed; at what date did the commencement of the collection of dues commence; who were the officers appointed in the first instance for the purpose of collecting the dues; when was the present harbour master appointed, and were there any other candidates for the office; what superior qualification did he possess over the others; and, why did he receive the preference?
§ MR. COURTNEYSir, this pier was finished in 1851, and was handed over to the Grand Jury of the county of Antrim in 1857. Since that date the Treasury have nothing to do with it.