In response to the ongoing Typhoid outbreak in Limerick, Sir Acheson McCullagh addressed the Limerick No. 1 District Council during a special meeting held on Saturday. The meeting, chaired by Mr John Ryan, commenced with Sir Acheson McCullagh in attendance. He began by stating that he had personally visited the affected district and conducted an investigation into the origins of the outbreak.

Sir Acheson McCullagh identified the separated milk, which was being returned to the people from the creamery, as the source of the outbreak. However, he emphasized that this was not due to any mismanagement at the creamery itself. Instead, he attributed it to the unsanitary conditions under which the milk was handled and consumed by the residents. He reassured the council that there was no specific cause for alarm, and he expressed his confidence that with proper sanitation measures, the outbreak could be resolved within a short period.

To address the situation effectively, Sir Acheson McCullagh proposed the appointment of an additional sub-sanitary officer who would be responsible for overseeing disinfection efforts and related tasks. The council members discussed the matter and subsequently appointed Mr Denis Hayes, the relieving officer for Castleconuoell, as the temporary sub-sanitary officer. Mr Hayes will assume this role while the fever outbreak continues, taking the necessary measures to combat the spread of the disease.

Sir Acheson McCullagh’s statement and the subsequent actions taken by the Limerick No. 1 District Council demonstrate their commitment to managing and resolving the Typhoid outbreak. By addressing the root cause and implementing appropriate sanitation measures, they aim to contain the spread of the disease and ensure the well-being of the affected residents.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 19 July 1904