HC Deb 16 February 1911 vol 21 c1211
Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSY

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he was aware that the post of Inspector of Lunatics in Ireland was about to become vacant; and whether he could give an assurance that the position would be filled by the appointment of a person who has had long and residential experience in the treatment of the insane and asylum management?

The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)

I am well aware and am daily reminded by applicants that the post of inspector of lunatics is about to become vacant. In filling the office due regard will be had to the experience of candidates in the management of lunatic asylums and in the treatment of the insane.

Mr. MOORE

How many of these reminders came from the Nationalist party?

Mr. BIRRELL

I do not think any.

Mr. MOORE

Will the right hon. Gentleman look into that?

Mr. BIRRELL

I am referring to the applicants themselves.