A committee of the Limerick Guardians was appointed on Wednesday to investigate and review the expenditure of £114 on a new facility for the tailor and an apartment for the Labour Master. Mr Thomas Burke, deputy vice-chairman, expressed opposition to the proposed expenditure. He highlighted that when he first became a guardian, there were 2,100 individuals in the Union, whereas now, the number has significantly decreased to just 11. Despite the decrease in the inmate population, he emphasized that there was ample accommodation for officers. Mr Burke further criticized the suitability of the facilities for treating both the poor and the ill. He expressed his willingness to see the administration of this matter transitioned to the Improvement Board, indicating a lack of confidence in the current management.

Chairman Mr John McInerney, J.P., echoed concerns about the rushed nature of decisions made by committees and the subsequent incurring of expenditures without proper notice or debate.

Kerry News – Friday 04 May 1906