§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL (Kerry, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, seeing that no steps have yet been taken to build a pier at the landing stage from the Blasket Islands, Dingle Union, whether he will take some steps to enable the residents on the island to carry on communications with the shore.
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. WYNDHAM, Dover)In July, 1900, the Congested Districts Board offered to contribute one-half of the estimated cost of a landing-place at Dunquin on the mainland, provided the work were carried out by the county authorities on approved plans. This offer was not accepted.
§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the fact that excessively high rates are charged, and that—
§ MR. SPEAKEROrder, order! The hon. Member is now arguing in favour of the right hon. Gentleman changing his view.
§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLI want further information.
§ MR. SPEAKERThen any further Question must be put down in the ordinary way.