HC Deb 14 June 1883 vol 280 cc547-8
MR. O'SULLIVAN

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If it is true that the number of police allowed for the Kilmallock Station, according to regulation order, is insufficient for the ordinary duties of that district; and, if it is the fact that the additional number of men required to perform such duties have been sent there under the provisions of the Crimes Act, and the cost of the same charged to the ratepayers of that district?

MR. TREVELYAN

The regular police force allowed for the Kilmallock Station is sufficient for the ordinary duties of the district. The additional force quartered there under the Crimes Act, and for which the inhabitants have to pay, is required for a special purpose, which I have already more than once stated in reply to former Questions.

MR. O'SULLIVAN

May I ask what are the special duties in the town of Kilmallock for which an extra force of police is required?

MR. TREVELYAN

I am very unwilling to be discourteous to the hon. Member; but I explained the matter very fully the last time I was questioned about it. There is an extremely perilous case for which some people in Kilmallock are of opinion the authorities are responsible.