HC Deb 21 January 1918 vol 101 c677
65. Mr. FIELD

asked the Chief Secretary whether, in view of the short supply and dearness of coal in Ireland, the Government will connect the Irish coal mines with the main lines to enable the utilisation of Irish coal so urgently required by the people?

Mr. DUKE

A line of railway from Athy to Wolfhill is nearing completion, and I hope that the construction of a short railway extension to serve the Arigna mines may be found practicable.