§ Order for Committee read.
§ MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford, N.)Might I make an appeal to the Government? When this Bill was down before I got the promise from them that they would give some attention to the subject, with the view of having the measure applied to Ireland. The measure is now blocked; but I think some influence might be brought to bear upon those who have put down the block in order to get them to remove it if an understanding is given that the Bill will be applied to Ireland. I think some of the principles of the measure are good.
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR, IRELAND (Mr. GIBSON) (Liverpool, Walton)I remember the hon. Gentleman referring to this question some time ago, and, no doubt, the subject is worthy of attention. My impression, however, is that the Irish Acts are too simple to be worth consolidation, and that this measure could not be extended to Ireland. I undertake to look into the matter, if necessary.
§ Committee deferred till Monday next.