§ MR. MACVEAGHI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can state if any communications, verbal or written, have passed during the past twelve months between the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and any Irish County Court Judges or Recorders on the subject of their retirement from the bench.
§ MR. WALTER LONGNo, Sir.
§ MR. MACVEAGHDo I understand that no communications have passed, whether direct or indirect, oral or written?
§ MR. WALTER LONGThat is the information given me by the Lord Chancellor.
§ MR. MACVEAGHI am afraid the right hon. Gentleman has been again misinformed.