I think this is the time to raise a question on a matter which is, perhaps, rather a detail, but I do not think that there will be any opportunity of raising it, inasmuch as I had been rather expecting an opportunity for the last week or two to raise it, but it did not arise. It is in connection with the boundary between Donegal and Fermanagh, and the position of one of those little corners which is causing so much trouble. The County Council of Donegal, or the local Council, I am not sure which, is responsible for a considerable expenditure on the repair of roads which are in constant use by motor conveyances belonging either to the British Army or the Specials. I understand that between two points between Belleek and Pettigo it is necessary to traverse an area which is in Co. Donegal, and that there is very considerable traffic in this area in the neighbourhood of Castle Caldwell, in the Belleek District, and I think I am right in saying that that garrison is actually in the Free State area.
I am not quite certain of that, but the point I am raising is that there is considerable damage to roads there by virtue of the constant coming and going of those motors, and always the possibility of trouble arising unless men are very discreet. What I desire to ask is, whether there has been any arrangement made regarding the upkeep of that road, quite apart from the Boundaries question, which is very ticklish, I have no doubt. But there is a certain liability, and if the Northern authorities must be facilitated in their traversing of the particular piece of road in question, they should at least agree to a payment for the use of that road, and the damage to it. I am told that the fort which is occupied by the British military of the specials is on the Donegal side, and in the Donegal area. I think the Dáil is entitled to know whether any special arrangement has been come to in regard to that district, and if so what arrangement.