§ MR. FFRENCH (Wexford, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the public are in danger owing to carelessness or mismanagement on the part of the Great Southern and Western Railway Company at the level crossings on the Rosslare line; whether he is aware that sometimes the gates are shut against the train and sometimes against the public, and that the gates on the Mayglass crossing were shut on a recent Sunday which prevented the people going to mass; and if he will order the police to see that the public are allowed a right of way over the roads.
§ (Answered by Mr. Bryce.) I am informed by the police authorities that complaints to the effect stated in the Question have been made to the local police. The police have reported the matter to the railway company, but they have no power to take the steps suggested in the Question. The matter 988 appears to be one which falls within the province of the Board of Trade. My right hon. friend informs me that no complaint upon the subject has reached him, but that if any complaint should be made to the Board of Trade it would receive due attention.