§ Sir THOMAS ESMONDEasked the Chief Secretary if he is aware that a portion of the wall at Courtown Harbour has fallen down; and if he will state what steps the Government intend to take with regard to that harbour generally?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI understand that the wall referred to was undermined by the flooding of the river, and that its repair will be taken in hand by the county surveyor in ordinary course. I am advised that no material improvements could be effected at this harbour without a very large expenditure, and a heavy subsequent charge for maintenance. The Irish Government have no money at their disposal for the purpose, and, if they had, it is a question whether it could not be spent to greater advantage elsewhere.