[89]. This is included in the fifth annual Report of the Poor-Law Commissioners, but I shall continue to number the Reports of proceedings in Ireland separately, without regard to the number of the commissioners’ general Reports.
[90]. The architect engaged for this service was Mr. Wilkinson, who had erected several of the English workhouses, and who continued to superintend the building operations in Ireland until all the workhouses were completed, and for some years subsequently.
[91]. A portion only of one barrack was ultimately taken, that of Fermoy; and it turned out to be neither satisfactory nor economical. At the end of a few years it was restored to its original use, and a new and more convenient workhouse was provided for the union.
[93]. These were Mr. Burke and Mr. Otway; and Mr. Muggeridge was transferred from England.
[95]. Ante, pp. 35 and 45.
[97]. Lord Ebrington (now Earl Fortescue) was lord lieutenant at this time, and I feel it a duty to state that much of our success in the early part of our proceedings, was owing to the aid and countenance he was ever ready to afford us. He knew the difficulties with which the commission had to contend, and never withheld assistance when it was needed.
[98]. This is inserted in the Appendix to the Annual Report.