§ MR. O'MARA (Kilkenny, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieuten-ant of Ireland whether he will state the number of licensed premises which were voluntarily closed on St. Patrick's Day in the cities of Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Gal-way, Waterford, and Belfast; and whether he is aware that there is throughout Ireland a general desire to confirm this voluntary closing by Act of Parliament.
(Answered by Mr. Atkinson.) In Dublin 585: in Limerick 287; in Cork 18; in Gal way 139; in Waterford 162; and in Belfast none. I have no information upon the point raised in the latter inquiry.