HC Deb 12 August 1901 vol 99 cc434-5
MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he will consider the advisability of asking the Government to provide a special grant for the purpose of improving the harbour at Liscannor, county Clare, in view of the fact that there is a considerable industry in Liscannor in stone quarries, which is hampered owing to the state of the harbour.

THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. WYNDHAM,) Dover

I cannot undertake to approach the Treasury for a special grant for the purpose of improving Liscannor harbour; but should the Government be placed in funds hereafter for the carrying out of works of such magnitude, the claims of that harbour will receive every consideration.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the estimate for improvement of this harbour amounts to nearly £13,000, and in view of the great interests involved will he consider if he cannot help the local bodies in some way?

MR. WYNDHAM

The estimate before me amounts to £13,000. Unfortunately we have no money at our disposal.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

No, you want it all for the war.

MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

And for Lord Roberts.