§ MR. O'SULLIVANasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If it is a fact that at the Limerick Assizes last month a person named Heffernan pleaded guilty to a charge of firing a revolver at a party on the public road near the city of Limerick; and, if so, to further ask if the authorities still continue to allow this man to carry arms?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, Heffernan pleaded guilty to firing a shot, but not with intent to kill. He was returned for trial; but the Judge directed the jury to acquit him, saying it was a case that should not have come before them. It is considered necessary for Heffernan to carry arms for his protection, and accordingly he has been allowed to retain his licence.