§ Sir JOHN LONSDALEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he has received an intimation from the Associated Under-Sheriffs of Ireland to the effect that it is not possible to carry on the duties of their office in the absence of financial support; and whether, having regard to the fact that this matter has been under consideration for ten months, he will now state what conclusion has been arrived at?
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§ Mr. DUKERepresentations on this subject have from time to time been made to the Government, and communications with the under-sheriffs are proceeding.