§ MR. DILLONI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that it is now more than four years since the Congested Districts Board took the preliminary steps towards erecting a much needed pier at Sneem, county Kerry, and that in consequence of this action on the part of the Board the barony and private individuals contributed about £300 to make the approaching road: whether he is also aware that the road has been completed for nearly two years and that the pier has not yet been commenced: and whether he will urge the Board to erect the pier as soon as possible?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURThe delay has been caused by a series of occurrences beyond the control of the Board, whose wish and intent ion are that the quay at Sneem shall be constructed with as little delay as possible.
§ MR. DILLONasked whether the right hon. Gentleman could give any particulars of the occurrence?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURsaid he was not in a position to do so.