§ SIR T. ESMONDE (Kerry, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he is aware that four fishing boats, belonging to fishermen at Brandon, County Kerry, were lost with all their gear during the recent gale; if the money to build these boats was obtained by the fishermen from the Irish Fisheries Board; and whether in consideration of the poverty of these fishermen, he will authorise the remission of this loan by the Fishery Board, or their making a free grant to the fishermen to provide them with new boats and gear in time for the approaching spring fishing?
§ MR. BRYCE (for Mr. J. MORLEY)There has not been sufficient time in which to obtain a Report as to the facts in this case. The question, however, has been referred to the Congested Districts Board, who will take the matter into their consideration.