§ MR. BUTTsaid, he wished to ask the Attorney General for Ireland whether it is the intention of the Irish Government to bring in any Bill to make better provision for the retirement of Assistant Barristers, and whether any such measure has been prepared either by the present or late Advisers of the Irish Government?
LORD NAASsaid, this was a question of great importance, for the administration of justice had suffered in Ireland in consequence of persons retaining their seats as Assistant Barristers when they were too old to perform their duties. The question had been under the consideration of the late Government, and they had a measure in contemplation to put an end to this unseemly state of things. The question was also under consideration of the present Government, and late as the Session was they hoped to be able to pass a measure on this subject before its close.