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THE GAZETT

OF THE

Jnrnrjmratd) fahi ^nrktn of frdanir.

Vol. XVIII., No. 9]

March, 1925.

C

FOR CIRCULATION

AMONGST MEMBERS

Meetings of the Council.

11

th February,

Twenty-four Members present.

The late Sir George Fottrell, K.C.B.

The Council passed a resolution expressing

their regret at the death of Sir George

Fottrell, and their sympathy with Lady

Fottrell and members of his family in their

bereavement.

Land Commission.

A letter was read from the Secretary of the

Land Commission acknowledging letter on

the subject of delays in obtaining consents

of the Land Commission to sub-divisions of

holdings the subject of land purchase

annuities, and stating the matter would

receive attention.

Adjudication of Stamp Duties.

It was resolved that the Inland Revenue

authorities be requested to restore the practice

of allowing the adjudication of stamp duties

to be carried on through the post.

Court of Examiners.

A report from the Court of Examiners on

two applications for leave to be bound under

Section 16, was read. The Council granted

one, and refused the other.

25th February.

Twenty-four Members present.

The Late Lady O'Connell.

The Council passed a resolution expressing

their regret at the death of Lady O'Connell,

and their sympathy with their colleague, Sir

John O'Connell, in his bereavement.

Local Government Bill, 1924.

The Council considered the amendment

made on Report Stage of the Bill in the

Senate, striking out of the Bill the clause

preserving the existing rights of Solicitors to

local authorities under Section 8 of the Local

Government (Ireland) Act, 1919, which

section is repealed by the Bill.

The Council passed a resolution urging the

Minister to move in the Bail the re-instate-

ment of the clause, and it was decided to send

a deputation to the Minister to submit the

resolution and reasons in support of it.