asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he is aware that the position of Town Clerk of Enniscorthy has been vacant since 11th January, 1945; if he will state the reasons for the delay in filling the post; and also, why the temporary holder of the post, in view of the satisfactory services he is render ing, has not been appointed in a permanent capacity.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Enniscorthy Town Clerkship.
The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. In regard to the second and third parts of the question I would point out that the post is one to which the Local Authorities (Officers and Employees) Act, 1926, as amended, applies. I understand that the statutory request was made by the local authority in June, 1945, and that the delay in making a recommendation has been due to circumstances outside the control of the Local Appointments Commissioners.