§ MR. JOYCE (Limerick)To ask the Secretary of State for war whether his attention has been called to the fact that the lands of Cappantimore and Glenagross, situate within two or three miles of Limerick, were inspected some time since by the military authorities with the view of establishing a range for military purposes; was the report in every way favourable and was it approved of; is he aware of the fact that a range so situated would be of considerable advantage, and that money would be saved to the Government owing to the facilities afforded by the central position in which Limerick is placed, both by land and water, for the conveyance of troops and stores; and whether, having regard to those facts, due consideration will be given to the claim put forward to have a range established at this place.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) The proposed range is within four miles of Limerick, but is five miles from the barracks. It is unsuitable for field practices but in other respects is favourably reported on. As, however, the terms asked for a lease are considered excessive, it is doubtful, unless they can be modified, whether any saving would result to the Government by establishing a range there.