SIR THOMAS ESMONDS (Wexford, N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland what is the cause of the delay in commencing the works at Poulduff Pier, county Wexford; and if he will state the date on which they will be begun.
(Answered by Mr. Walter Long.) A tender for the execution of the proposed works at Poulduff Pier has been accepted, and the legal documents in connection, with the contract are being prepared. The date on which operations will be started rests with the contractor, who is bound to have them completed within a fixed period.