§ MR. O'SHEE (Waterford, W.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, whether it is intended to sanction the re-appointment of Mr. R. J. Longan to the position of petty sessions clerk of the Dungarvan district in view of the fact that he retired by reason of age or infirmity from the same about a year ago, and obtained a pension; whether, since his retirement, his son was appointed but failed to qualify; and whether he is aware that the father has now been reelected by the magistrates to the office in respect of which he had previously gone out on pension.
(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) Mr. R. J. Longan resigned this post on account of ill-health in 1905, and was awarded a pension. His son, Mr. P. Longan, was thereupon elected by the magistrates, but has since resigned. The magistrates have now re-elected Mr. R. J. Longan, but as this gentleman is disqualified by age, the Lord-Lieutenant was unable to approve of his appointment, and a new election has been ordered.