§ MR. M'CARTHY DOWNINGasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Whether he has received from the deputy surveyors of Ireland a statement setting forth certain grievances under which they feel that they suffer; and, whether he has considered their cases; and, if so, whether it is his intention by legislation to improve their condition; and, if so, whether during the present Session?
§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH, in reply, said, he had received from the deputy surveyors of Ireland such a statement as the hon. Member had mentioned. Their principal grievance seemed to be that the maximum limit of their salaries fixed by law was too low. He did not think it would be advisable to deal with the case of the deputy surveyors in the Bill now before the House, which related only to county surveyors; but unquestionably their case was one that might be considered in any Bill dealing generally with the position of county officers in Ireland.