§ 19. Sir EDWARD CARSONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether his attention has been called to the proposal to close the Home of Industry hospitals In Dublin owing to the want of funds to carry on the same; whether these hospitals are under the control of the Government and have hitherto been supported by Grants from the Treasury, but that, in consequence of the increase of prices, it has been found impossible to carry on the work of the hospitals without increased financial assistance; whether the closing of the hospitals will cause great distress to the poorer classes in Dublin; and what course the Government propose to take to prevent: the closing of the hospitals?
Mr. HENRYI would refer my right hon. and learned Friend to the replies given to previous questions on this subject asked by the hon. Member for East Douegal on the 9th and 24th instants.
§ Sir E. CARSONCan the hon. Gentleman say whether these hospitals have been closed?
Mr. HENRYI am not aware that they are closed, but I am aware that the threat has been made to close them.
§ Mr. MacVEAGHThat would be direct action!