§ Mr. HUGH LAWasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that an interpreter has frequently to be employed at 230W petty sessions in county Donegal, particularly in the district of Falcarragh; and whether, in the case of future appointments to the magistracy and to clerkships of the petty sessions, he will impress upon the persons directly responsible the importance of securing that magistrates and their clerks shall have a knowledge of Irish?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am informed that an interpreter has occasionally to be employed at Falcarragh petty sessions, but no difficulty has arisen, as the summons-server acts in that capacity. Two magistrates who sit for this district can speak Irish. I have no power to give the directions suggested.