§ MR. GILHOOLY (Cork, W.)asked the Secretary to the Board of Trade, Whether it is a fact that the men employed by the Board of Irish Public Works at Loo Rock for the past three years have recently discontinued working; and, if so, when their operations will be resumed?
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE TREA-SURY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.)(who replied) said: In consequence of the exposed position of this rock-which is also little above low water-it is impossible to execute works on it except in very calm weather, and, therefore, the works were suspended on October 29 last. The chief engineer to the Board of Works visited the rock on the 12th instant, and has called for a tender from an experienced contractor, which it is expected will be received within the present week.