MR. O'BRIENasked Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland, How many and what offices Mr. Samuel Lee Anderson filled prior to his late removal from his offices in Dublin, and at what salaries his different employments were held; for what reasons he was deprived of his position in connection with the Crime Department at Dublin Castle, and of his position as acting Crown Solicitor at Green Street; whether he is to receive any compensation for the deprivation of these emoluments, or any increase of salary for the offices he still retains as Crown Solicitor for two counties; and, for what reasons he has been knighted?
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)Sir Samuel Anderson held the offices of Crown Solicitor for Waterford and Kilkenny, and, in addition, he was employed in the Crimes Department of the Chief Secretary's Office at a salary of £500 a-year. Upon the recent retirement of his father he ceased to render any assistance at Green Street, and his employment in the 535 Crimes Office was terminated upon the reorganization of that office. He has received no compensation for deprivation of emoluments, and no increase of salary. He was knighted in recognition of long and able services to the State.
§ MR. HEALYasked how it came to pass that a barrister could act as Crown Solicitor, as in this case?
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)said, he saw nothing illegal in the fact. It had occurred in several instances.
§ MR. HEALYgave Notice that on Monday he would ask, Under what circumstances a barrister had come to be appointed as Crown Solicitor for Waterford and Kilkenny; and if the practice was to be extended?
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)said, that Sir Samuel Anderson was not a barrister when he was appointed. He had been called to the Bar since then.