HC Deb 03 May 1904 vol 134 cc254-5
MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether arrangements can be made during the summer for a service of steamers, aided by a Government subsidy, between Kilrush and Foynes.

MR. WYNDHAM

I cannot hold out any hope that the subsidy in the case of the Tarbet to Kilrush steamer will be continued beyond the 31st instant.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

Will not the right hon. Gentleman reconsider the matter seeing that nearly everybody in the district has signed a petition in favour of granting the subsidy?

MR. WYNDHAM

The question has often been before me, but I cannot see my way to finding the funds at present.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

Will the right hon. Gentleman try to find the funds?

MR. WYNDHAM

If I can.