Some considerations on the working of the Artizans’ Dwellings Acts, as illustrated in the case of the Coombe area, Dublin

Abstract

The Coombe area being the first with which the Corporation of Dublin proceeded to deal under the Artizans' and Labourers' Dwellings Improvement Acts, 38 & 39 Vic. cap. 36 (1875), and 40 & 41 Vic. cap. 122, Local (1877); it has occurred to me that it would be interesting to give a sketch of the entire proceeding from the beginning, summarising its cost, observing on its details, noting its effect from a sanitary point of view, and submitting for consideration whether or not the public should regard it as a satisfactory speculation. I shall commence with Dr. Mapother's report of the 10th June, 1876, respecting the unhealthiness of this district.