§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL (Kerry, W.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if he will state how much money has been spent under the parish committee scheme in Kerry since its establishment; how many parishes have applied to take part in it; and how many have actually received grants or are working the scheme.
(Answered by Mr. Wyndham.) The scheme was established in two parishes in Kerry last year, namely, Killorglin and Glenbeigh jointly with Glencar. The expenditure amounts to £273. Applications have been received from ten parishes. The nature of the scheme has been reconsidered, and fresh instructions are being prepared to put it in operation this year in eleven parishes. Two parishes have received grants.