§ MR. MOONEY (Dublin County, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord - Lieutenant of Ireland if he is aware that the Local Government Board have not yet held the inquiry on the petition for the division of Rathmines into wards; and, if so, whether, in view of the inconvenience likely to result from their delay in this matter, he will take steps to see that this inquiry is held forthwith.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe inquiry cannot be held until after the lapse of three months from the date of publication of the order of the county council proposing the division of the urban district into wards. This period will expire on the 26th instant, and the inquiry will take place as soon as possible after that date.