§ MR. JAMES O'CONNOR (Wicklow, W.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he will arrange that the appointment to be created on the permanent establishment of the veterinary branch, clerical staff, of the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction will be filled by the promotion of one of the gentlemen who have from nine to thirteen years service, and whose salaries are still less than £100 a year.
(Answered by Mr. Wyndham.) The claims and qualifications of all persons who are considered eligible for promotion to the position referred to will be duly considered.