Mr. POWERasked the Chief Secretary what compensation was paid by the ratepayers of the county Waterford to Lord Ashtown for the explosion which occurred at his residence, Glenahiery, county Waterford, in 1907; and what amounts were paid by the ratepayers for law costs in connection with the trials and investigations which took place with reference to this explosion?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am informed that Lord Ashtown was paid £140 as compensation, £288 5s. 11d. for costs in the county court, and £20 for costs of the appeal in connection with the explosion at Glenahiery.