§ MR. O'SHEE (Waterford, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his 446 attention has been called to the condition of the old Abbey Church, Ardmore, county Waterford; whether he is aware that a beautiful arch in the chancel is in a critical condition; and whether he will see that immediate steps are taken to preserve this arch and other portions of the abbey from destruction.
§ MR. WYNDHAMMy attention has not previously been drawn to the condition of these ruins. But I have referred the matter to the Board of Works, whose inspector will make an inspection of the ruins at an early date.