§ MR. O'HANLON (Cavan, E.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieu- 13 tenant of Ireland, Whether he is aware that for several years the keepers of the Carlingford Lough Lighthouse have been kept in Kilkeel at lodgings of an inconvenient and insufficient character and in a highly unsanitary state, although much superior accommodation could be obtained at a smaller annual outlay than at present; and, whether any steps will be taken to remedy this state of things?
THE PRESIDENT (Mr. MUNDELLA)(who replied) (Sheffield, Brightside)said: The Commissioners of Irish Lights inform me that no lightkeepers reside at Kilkeel. The keepers of the Carlingford Lough leading lights live at Greencastle, in lodgings paid for by the Commissioners. It is proposed to build dwellings for the use of the keepers at Greencastle. The intention has been delayed owing to the excessive compensation demanded by the tenants of the property. Proposals have been received for letting other lodgings which are not better than those at present occupied by the keepers. Until the Commissioners have built their own houses they do not think it advisable to enter into other arrangements.