§ DR. TANNERI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether any, and, if so, how many, labourers' cottages have been built in the Sligo Union; whether any difficulties have prevented the erection of cottages; and, if so, whether the Irish Local Government Board will take steps to get the necessary housing and allotments for the labourers?
§ MR. JACKSONI am informed that no cottages have been built or authorised in the Sligo Union. It appears that in 1886 a scheme for the purpose was submitted by the Guardians, but fell through, the necessary certificates not being produced condemning the existing dwellings. The Local Government Board thereupon explained to the Guardians the necessary steps to be taken.