§ MR. TOTTENHAMasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether Mr. Ryan, the shorthand writer to the Land Commissioners, acting for Mr. Gallagher, who was generally requested by them to have notes taken in appeal and other cases, is in receipt of any salary while discharging these duties; and, if so, from what source such salary is paid?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, neither Mr. Ryan nor Mr. Gallagher receive any salary for this duty. Payment is made 1892 to Mr. Gallagher for each day upon which he, or some one deputed by him, attends to report, and for transcript of notes when required. The payment is made by the Commissioners out of their Parliamentary Vote.