HC Deb 26 August 1909 vol 9 cc2446-7W
Mr. LUNDON

asked the Chief Secretary who is the arbitrator appointed by the Local Government Board in connection with Part II. of the scheme formulated by the Tipperary (No. 2) District Council; what is the cause of the delay in not holding the inquiry; when may it be expected to be held; and, if the cause of the delay is due to the arbitrator, will the Local Government Board take steps to compel this official to make his inquiries as soon as possible?

Mr. BIRRELL

The arbitrator is Mr. P. J. O'Neill, of Malahide, county Dublin. The Local Government Board are communicating with him with regard to the date of the inquiry.