RETURN showing by Unions and Electoral Divisions, in Ireland, the Poor Rate for each of the Five Years ended in 1893, with the Averages throughout those Years.

EXPLANATORY OBSERVATIONS.

I. For a reason similar to that given in the Explanatory Observation prefixed tothe County Cess portion of this Return the Special Rates under the Public Health Act assessed on areas other than Electoral Divisions are not included in the Poor Rate given in this Return.

II. In 133 Unions the years ended on the 29th of September, and in each of the remaining 26 cases the date on which the years ended is given in a note at foot of the Union.