§ MR. JOHN O'CONNOR (Kildare, N.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has yet appointed the Commissioners to inquire into the subject of Arterial Drainage in Ireland; and, if so, will he now state their names and qualifications and give the terms of their instructions; and, if he has not yet made such appointments, 720 will he consult either the Parliamentary representatives of the people or the Council of County Councils in Ireland as to the proper persons to serve on such Commission.
§ MR. ATKINSONNo, Sir. The Commission has not yet been constituted, nor have the terms of reference been settled. My right hon. friend will be happy to consider any representations made to him as to the constitution of the Commission.
§ MR. JOHN O'CONNORWill inquiries be made of representatives of the people—Members of Parliament or councillors or other suitable persons?
§ MR. ATKINSONMy right hon. I friend will willingly consider any representations, from whatever source they may come.