MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the official head of the Fishery Board, at a mooting preceding-the construction of the Baltimore Railway, promised that a pier, in connection therewith, should be provided; whether the railway has passed the final inspection, and at what definite date will the line be opened; and whether it is intended by the Congested Districts Board to send down a competent Inspector to report on the condition of matters generally?
MR. J. MORLEYThe Inspectors of Fisheries report that no such promise as that referred to was made by them. The railway has not yet passed the final inspection owing to Board of Works requirements for a foot-bridge at Skibbereen which was not contemplated by either the working company or the promoters of the railway. I understand, however, that the promoting company are taking steps to compel the Working company to provide the footbridge. The line could be worked without the bridge and opened within one month.