§ DR. LYONSasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, a Question of which he had given him private Notice, as to Whether the Government has come to any decision respecting Dr. Kenny's eligibility for the post of medical officer to a Board of Guardians for which he is a candidate?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTERSir, the House may recollect that this question came up on Thursday, and I find that Dr. Kenny's office has not been filled up. The election will take place at the end of this month, and I need not repeat what I said on the subject. If the Board of Guardians apply for the assent of the Local Government Board to Dr. Kenny's full nomination, that assent will be given; and should Dr. Kenny be elected no objection will be offered.
§ MR. GRAYwished to ask the right hon. Gentleman, whether the sealed order of Dr. Kenny's dismissal would be withdrawn, because while that remained the Local Government Board should recognize it, and could not sanction Dr. Kenny's appointment?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTERThe sealed order will not be withdrawn, as that would be an admission, not justified by the circumstances of the case, that it was not within our duty to issue it. The hon. Member for Carlow (Mr. Gray), I may add, has been entirely misinformed as to the effect of the sealed order. I have made inquiries, and I find it will not prevent Dr. Kenny's re-appointment.