HC Deb 05 May 1892 vol 4 cc175-6
DR. TANNER

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland what steps have been taken to provide labourers' cottages in the Inchigeela and Ballingeary districts of the Macroom Union; whether he is aware that at least 20 labourers cottages are wanted in these districts; and how many cottages have been built in these places?

*MR. JACKSON

I am informed that 291 labourers' cottages have already been built in the Macroom Union. The Guardians appear to contemplate the provision of eighteen cottages for the two Electoral Divisions named. Of these, two have been erected, while, as regards the remaining sixteen, the Local Government Board understand the necessary arbitration proceedings, prior to entering into possession of the lands, have been taken by the Guardians.

DR. TANNER

Have not several requests been made by the people of the district, who are very poor, that facilities should be given to the Guardians to acquire land upon which to build cottages?

*MR. JACKSON

I am not aware that there has been any difficulty on the part of the Guardians in this matter.