§ MR. JAMES O'CONNOR () Wicklow, W.I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can state the number of persons killed, and the number injured, by the steam trams from Terenure, Dublin to Blessington, since the trams commenced to run over that line; also how many animals were killed, and how many injured, during the same period; the damage done to property situated on either side of the line by sparks from engines and other causes attributable to the service; and what was the total amount of compensation paid to claimants.
§ MR. WYNDHAMFifteen persons were killed and four injured. Thirty-nine animals were killed, 'there were fourteen cases of burning. Compensation to the amount of £1,100 has been paid to claimants.
§ MR. JAMES O'CONNORIn view of the large number of accidents on this line, will the right hon. Gentleman order some inquiry?
§ MR. WYNDHAMI should like to have notice of that Question.