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Power to Treasury to appoint persons to inspect accounts, &c. of railway companies in Ireland, and examine railways.
Powers of persons so appointed.
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2. It shall be lawful for the Treasury, if and when they shall think fit, to appoint any proper person or persons for all or any of the purposes following; that is to say,
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To examine the railway, stations, works, buildings, engines, carriages, and other property, of whatsoever kind, belonging to any railway company in Ireland ;
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And any person so appointed may at all reasonable times, upon producing his authority, if required, inspect the books, accounts, and vouchers, and other documents of such company, at the principal place of business of such company, and may take copies or extracts therefrom, and enter upon and examine the railway or railways, and the stations, works, and buildings belonging to such company, and may inspect the engines and carriages and other property, of whatever kind, belonging to such company; and every such person may call for the production of any books, accounts, vouchers, or documents in the possession or power of such company which he may think necessary for the purpose of determining any question or questions connected with the inspection or examination which he is authorized to make, and may examine any person touching any matters connected therewith on oath, and may administer the oaths necessary for that purpose.
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