§ MR. T. L. CORBETT (Down, N.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been called to the disaster to the fishing fleet at Portavogie during the recent gales; and whether he will consider the possibility of making a special grant to meet the widespread distress caused by the loss of the fishing boats and gear.
§ MR. WALTER LONGMy attention has been drawn to the lamentable disaster to the fishing fleet at Portavogie on March 15th. I am considering the suggestion of my hon. friend in the second part of the Question.