§ MR. SULLIVAN (Westmeath, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord 455 Lieutenant of Ireland if he will grant a Return of the inspectors and auditors, whether permanent or temporary, under the Irish Local Government Board, giving their names, date of appointment, age at appointment, present salary, and occupation previous to appointment; whether there are at present any vacancies among the auditors or inspectors; and whether he can arrange that in future appointments the claims of union officials of experience and standing will be favourably considered.
(Answered by Mr. Wyndham.) The Return is in preparation, and will be forwarded to the hon. Member when received. There are at present no vacancies in either position. In filling vacancies on its staff the Board proceeds on the principle of selecting the persons whom it considers best qualified.