HC Deb 28 April 1885 vol 297 cc961-2
MR. DEASY

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If the Local Government Board have received a communication from a guardian of the Skibbereen Union, objecting to the recent elections of chairman, vice-chairman, and deputy vice-chairman, respectively, on the ground that the elections were irregularly carried out; and, whether the Local Government Board will order new elections for the above officers?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

It appears that the voting at the first election was equal; and that by unanimous consent the election was postponed to a later date, when the then chairmen were chosen. Two Guardians have since complained of the course pursued; but the Local Government Board see no reason whatever to interfere.

MR. DEASY

Was not the election conducted contrary to the regulations of the Local Government Board?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

No; I think not.

MR. DEASY

said, he would ask another Question on the subject.