§ MR. BOLAND (Kerry, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether ho is aware that an inspection of the pier accommodation at Valentia and Reenard, county Kerry, has been held; and whether, in 460 view of the amount proposed to be expended there under the Marine Works Act, he can state when the works will be commenced.
§ MR. WYNDHAMNo specific undertaking has been given to expend money provided by this Act on works at Valentia. The steam ferry proposed to be provided by the Knight of Kerry was conditional on suitable pier accommodation being provided. Plans for alternative schemes are still under the consideration of the Knight of Kerry.
§ MR. BOLANDIs it not the fact that two sums, each of £1,000, were proposed to be allocated for the ferry at Valentia?
§ MR. WYNDHAMWhat is now being considered is the nature of the accommodation.