Captain COOPERasked whether, out of five solicitors recently appointed resident magistrates, four were gentlemen carrying on business in the North of Ireland and one at Clonmel; whether the names of any Dublin solicitors were considered; and whether they are equally well qualified to perform the duties?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe facts are as stated. The applications of all candidates for appointment, including some Dublin solicitors, were duly considered. Many of the unsuccessful candidates were, no doubt, fully qualified to discharge the duties of the office.