§ Mr. LUNDONasked 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?
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§ Mr. BIRRELLThe 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.