HC Deb 03 June 1897 vol 50 c184
SIR J. COLOMB

On behalf of the lion. Member for Dublin University (Mr. EDWARD CARSON), I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury how many Judgeships are now vacant in Ireland; and whether the Government intend to bring in a Bill this Session dealing with all or any of such vacancies?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

In answer to my hon. Friend, I have to say that there are now three Judgeships vacant in Ireland, and it is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill shortly after Whitsuntide dealing with the matter.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

asked what was to become of the money which had been saved by reason of the vacancies?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

In accordance with a pledge given earlier in the Session by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, any money which has been saved through the vacant Irish. Judgeships will be devoted to Irish purposes.