§ MR. GWYNN (Galway)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland what reason can be assigned for the delay in issuing the charters under the Irish University Act; and whether he realises that such delay may probably 644 retard the period at which the University can come into being.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) The charters have now been signed, and they will be issued as soon as the necessary Letters Patent are prepared. I have directed that all possible despatch shall be used.