§ Mr. LONSDALEasked what is the reason why the Union Jack or other National flag was not flying from the tower in Dublin Castle on the occasion of the celebration of the King's birthday on Saturday last?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am informed by the Board of Works that the flagstaff had recently been inspected in view of the King's approaching visit, and being found in an unsatisfactory condition had been removed, and it was not practicable to provide the new one in time for the King's birthday celebration. Owing to the size of the pole required no temporary arrangement could be made.