§ MR. WILLIAM ABRAHAMI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury if he will state when the term for the completion of the Fishguard and Rosslare Railway expires, and whether he is aware that no steps have been taken by the company for the construction of the direct section between Fermoy and Cork; and if he will make representations to the company with regard to their undertaking in this matter.
§ MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINThe term fixed for the completion of the new works by the Act of 1898 was August, 1903. This was extended to August, 1904, by the Act of 1899 as regards the Fermoy and Cork line. I believe that no steps have as yet been taken for the construction 275 of that line. I am in communication with the Irish Government and the company on the subject.