§ MR. HEALYasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether the three months for which Major Bond was engaged are now up; and, if so, whether the appointment has been renewed or confirmed?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTERThe three months expired about the beginning of this month. He is now, like other magistrates, on one month's notice. It is not the case that he has been re-appointed for three months. At a month's notice his services could, if necessary, be dispensed with.
§ MR. HEALYinquired whether it was the intention of the Government to retain Major Bond from month to month?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTERThat will depend on the condition of the country. There is no intention of giving him notice immediately.