§ MR. M. J. KENNYI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if the Local Government Board has taken any action consequent on the Report by Dr. Stafford of the result of a sworn inquiry held before him into certain charges against Dr. Given, medical officer of the Gortin (County Tyrone) Dispensary District; if the Local Government Board Inspector reports that the third charge, which is described in the letter of the Assistant Secretary, Mr. McSheehan, as of a serious nature, has been fully and clearly proved, and
Afforded just, and proper cause of complaint on the part of Catherine O'Hara (complainant), and her relations, owing to the unfeeling and harsh language indulged in by the medical officer towards the girl";and if the Local Government Board in coming to a decision will give consideration to the fact that those members of the Dispensary Committee, who, notwithstanding the result of the inquiry, decline to recommend Dr. Given's removal, voted originally against asking for the inquiry in question?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURThe Dispensary Committee having by a majority expressed their opinion that, having regard to the severe reprimand administered to the medical officer referred to he should not be called upon to resign, the Local Government Board have decided that they will not take further action in the present case; but they have warned the medical officer that any further case of the kind would be followed by his immediate removal.