§ MR. WILLIAM REDMOND (Clare, E.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that portions of the river leading to Scariff are dangerous to navigation because of boulders appearing near the surface, and that a boat sustained injuries some time ago because of the dangerous state of the river; and whether some steps can be taken to remove the obstructions complained of and make the river safe for boats?
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Sir J. T. HIBBERT, Oldham)(who replied) said: I am; informed that 335 though not dangerous, the navigation of the river at Scariff requires care during floods, the bed being rocky and the channel tortuous. For several years the condition of the channel has practically remained unaltered. To deepen it would cost several thousands of pounds, and cannot at present be undertaken; it will, however, be matter for consideration whether a shallow place near the entrance to the dock may be improved if funds be forthcoming after the completion of the works now in progress at Killaloe; but I am afraid I am not in apposition to give a pledge.