§ Mr. HACKETTasked the Chief Secretary the cause of the delay in holding a local inquiry under the Labourers Act in Thurles Rural District; whether he is aware that unless the inquiry is held immediately the council will be unable to have the cottages built and completed before next winter; and whether he will recommend the Local Government Board to immediately appoint an inspector and fix a date for the local inquiry?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe scheme in question has not yet been lodged with the Local Government Board, and the Board are therefore unable to say when an inquiry can be held.