§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the harbour at New Quay, County Clare, is almost unserviceable owing to the strong tidal current between the mainland and Aughenish Island, causing a deposit of rock and gravel; and whether he will see that steps are taken to repair this harbour, in view of the inconvenience caused by its present condition.
§ MR. ATKINSON (for Mr. G. W. BALFOUR)The secretary of the county council reports that that body at their meeting held on Tuesday last directed the county surveyor to expend a sum of £30, out of an available sum of £60, towards clearing the harbour at New Quay.
§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDWill the right hon. Gentleman give instructions that more money shall be spent in the repair of this harbour?
§ MR. ATKINSONI have no power to give such instructions to the county council.