§ MR. W. REDMONDI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, if his attention has been called to the Resolutions passed by the Galway Grand Jury in favour of a line of railway between Ballyvaghan and Oranmore; and whether, in view of. the widespread feeling in Galway and Clare in favour of this project, the Government will take an early opportunity of making an announcement on the subject?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURI have received copies of the Resolutions referred to. The case of the suggested line of railway will be considered in connection with other similar proposals. I can make no statement beyond this.
§ MR. W. REDMONDMight I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman is aware that there is a very strong feeling amongst all classes in favour of this Scheme; and also whether he is prepared to receive a deputation on the subject?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURI do not think I could consent to receive a deputation on this subject, at all events before the Light Railways Bill is introduced.
§ MR. W. REDMONDWill the right hon. Gentleman receive a deputation after the Light Railways Bill is introduced?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURI will consider that.