§ MR. O'DOHERTYI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whether the standard of examination for temporary auditors under the Irish Local Government Board has been raised during the past two years; whether all candidates who fail at one examination get a second nomination for a subsequent examination; and, if not, will he state what rule or standard guides the Local Government Board in deciding who are to get a second nomination and examination.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe standard of examination has not been raised during the past two years, so far as I am aware. The selection of fitting persons to receive nominations is considered de novo when occasion arises for a new examination. There is no presumption in favour of giving a nomination to a candidate who has failed, to the prejudice of others who have never had a chance of qualifying. On the other hand, failure does not necessarily constitute disqualification.