§ MR. O'SHEE (Waterford, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether a resolution passed by the Waterford County Council containing a petition for an alteration of the close season for hares in the county of Waterford has been received; and whether, as it seeks to extend the 1153 close season from 12th April—12th August to 1st March—20th September, it will be favourably considered.
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (MR. BRYCE,) Aberdeen, S.The resolution in question has been received and is under the Lord-Lieutenant's consideration.