§ MR. SLOANI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that applications were made, and sites selected, for the building of labourers' cottages, about two years ago, in the districts of Clady and Markethill, county Armagh; and whether he will explain why the erection of these cottages has not been proceeded with.
§ MR. WALTER LONGRepresentations as to the labourers' cottages in question were considered by the Armagh Rural District council on September 27th last. The Local Government Board understand that the council have decided upon plans and have selected most of the necessary sites. The Board are in communication with the Council on the subject.