§ MR. W. J. CORBET (Wicklow, E.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether he is aware that the Avoca River has been poisoned for some years and the fish destroyed by the drainage from the mines, and that a strong desire exists to remedy the evil; whether he is aware that the inhabitants of the district have had plans and estimates made by Mr. W. G. Strype, C.E., from which it appears that the purification of the river could be effected for £8,000 or £10,000; and, whether he will cause the Inspectors of Fisheries to inquire into the matter with a view to the accomplishment of so important an object?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Sir MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH) (Bristol, W.)The Inspectors of Fisheries report that it is the case that the Avoca River has for many years been poisoned by mines, and that some persons connected with the locality are desirous of remedying the 19 evil. Nothing is known officially of the plans of Mr. Strype. The Inspectors will inquire into the matter as suggested.