asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether, some months ago, the office of Town Clerk for Carrickmacross became vacant, and, after advertising in the usual way, the Council, by a majority, elected Mr. James Finlay to that position; whether Mr. Finlay's appointment was sanctioned by his Department, and, if not, if he will state on what grounds sanction was refused.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - CARRICKMACROSS TOWN CLERKSHIP.
The facts are as stated in the first part of the question. If the Deputy will refer to a reply given to Deputy Hughes on the 12th June, 1923, he will see the reasons why sanction to the appointment was refused.