HC Deb 09 April 1900 vol 81 c1531
MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

I beg to ask Mr. Attorney General for Ireland, as representing the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whether he can explain the delay of the Meath County Council in appointing a secretary; and whether he will see that a secretary is appointed at once.

MR. ATKINSON

The Local Government Board have observed with regret the delay that has been allowed by the Meath County Council to take place in appointing a secretary, and the Board have remonstrated with the council on the subject.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

And what was the explanation given?

MR. ATKINSON

I cannot say.