§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of the correspondence which passed between the Congested Districts Board and the Irish Government in February, 1908, relative to the proposed pier at Portmagee, county Kerry, and of the offer of the county council to contribute towards the expenses of construction, he will state what steps, if any, have been taken to secure its construction under the Marine Works Act?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo steps have been taken to secure the construction of the suggested works at Portmagee out of funds provided under the Marine Works Act, nor is there at present any balance available for the purpose.